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 Gov. Baker Vetoed the Climate Bill

 An Act Creating a Next-Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy (S.2995), would have been the strongest effort of its kind in the country. Learn more about it here.

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Webinar: Offshore Wind in New England

Jan. 15, 12-1 pm [free]

Green Energy Consumers Alliance

Rhode Island is the first state in the nation to host offshore wind turbines, and it has big plans for more. Massachusetts has its own aggressive offshore wind plan, with Vineyard Wind likely being the first project for the Bay State.

Join Green Energy Consumers' Policy Coordinator Kai Salem and learn about: -Offshore wind & the path to net zero carbon emissions, -upcoming projects in New England, -and policy that will support offshore wind.

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The Town invites Arlington residents to a

Sustainable Transportation Plan Forum

Tues., Dec. 14, 7 pm

Register in advance: Register here.

Take the survey through Dec. 18: Take survey.

 Connect Arlington Fact Book here.

Hosted by the Sustainable Transportation Plan Advisory Committee,  the Department of Planning & Community Development, and Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates

The Town of Arlington will review draft strategies and recommendations for Connect Arlington, the Town's Sustainable Transportation Plan.  All members of the Arlington community are invited to participate via video conference or by calling in by phone to the event both hosted by Zoom.

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Gas Leaks and Energy Justice: A Virtual Conference Linking Civic Science to the Push for a Just Transition

Dec. 5, 2020, 1– 3:30 pm EST

Click here to register for this event.

Co-hosted by Northeastern University’s SSEHRI, the Gas Leak Allies, and Clark University’s George Perkins Marsh Institute.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING AS A CLIMATE SOLUTION

NOV. 17, 12-1 PM

RSVP: https://www.architects.org/events/245003/2020/11/17/affordable-housing-as-a-climate-solution

The Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) and the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) are hosting a four-part series to inform, inspire, and connect industry professionals and advocates around the importance of affordable housing, housing stability, and housing justice as part of the climate solution.