Eversource Action: Submit your comment highlighting environmental injustice on Martin Luther King Day; What is Climate Action Now cooking up in 2023?

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Climate Action Now Monthly Gathering

Monday, January 23, 2023

7pm via Zoom

Everyone is warmly welcomed to join Climate Action Now at our

First Monthly Gathering of 2023

Find out what we are cooking up!

Explore in small groups:

Moratorium on New Gas System Expansions Statewide

Campaign to oppose the opening of a new Chase Bank in Northampton

Youth Climate Action NOW!

Farming, Forests and Food Systems

Racism, White Supremacy and Climate Justice

State Legislative Actions!

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Eversource Action Alert!

Deadline: Tuesday, January 17 at 5pm

Tell the *EFSB* to reject the proposal to build Springfield-Longmeadow Gas Pipeline!

Tomorrow is the deadline to submit comments to the *Environmental Facilities Siting Board* in opposition to the gas expansion pipeline it wants to build through residential, environmental justice communities in Springfield and residential communities in Longmeadow! The commenting deadline is Tuesday, January 17th at 5 pm.

The act of submitting your comment highlighting environmental injustice is one powerful way to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The Springfield Climate Justice Coalition's Public Comment Toolkit has everything you need to draft your comment, including key points, background information, and clear instructions on how to submit your comment.

Simplify the process by using the Longmeadow Pipeline Awareness Group's Action Network Form which includes pre-written sentences to get you started, space to add comments. This form will automatically send your comments to the right addresses using the correct subject line.

Your action is important and appreciated as we continue our struggle to stop a toxic and dangerous pipeline in this time of climate emergency!

Springfield Climate Justice Coalition

https://www.stopthetoxicpipeline.org/

Check out the new Climate Hub Calendar!

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Amherst Climate Justice Alliance Kickoff

Saturday, February 11,

11:30am - 1:30pm

Jones Library (Woodbury Room)

Amity Street, Amherst

The Amherst Climate Justice Alliance is a newly formed coalition with the mission to support accelerated, effective climate action by the Town of Amherst, identify priority strategies and actions for the Town to take, help foster a community-wide, unified commitment to significantly lowering our public and private carbon footprints, and prioritize racial and economic justice.

Details, guest speakers and RSVP HERE

Go here for details: https://tinyurl.com/mwvbah2s

The Climate Action Now media team is supporting a collaborative Instagram page called the Western Mass Climate Hub (@western.mass.climate).
Groups are welcome to submit info to post here

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Climate Action Now is a people powered, grassroots Western Mass organization dedicated to building a powerful, unstoppable climate movement.

We work in our communities and in collaboration with diverse partners across the region to educate, advocate, and mobilize for climate justice.

Check out our website and join us at our monthly gatherings (4th Mondays of every month except December) to see how you can get involved in our many projects and campaigns.

The Climate Action Now Steering Committee includes a representative from each working group and campaign. Climate Action Now warmly welcomes newcomers. Let's work together to create an inclusive climate justice movement!

Please send feedback, comments, and suggestions to: Susan Theberge Newsletter Editor and/or Photo Editor: Rene Theberge

Special thanks to Irvine Sobelman!

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