The Climate Minute

We need a #GreenStimulus: The Climate Minute

As the triple issues of pandemic, inequality and climate change bear down on us, it is clear that a #GreenStimulus is a path to a better future. Listen in. Then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

Should the towns buy Columbia Gas? The Climate Minute

Columbia Gas has had a rough run after blowing up South Lawrence. Now it is on the block to be sold. Should the towns north of Boston band together to buy Columbia Gas? A recent article in Commonwealth Magazine posed just this question, so we discussed the pros and cons with the author.

Lessons from a giant experiment: The Climate Minute

A recent Globe opinion piece asked good questions about the pandemic and climate change. We are engaged in a trial of new ways to live. How many will we retain? We talk with the author, and wonder what life will be like ‘after.’ Listen in.

Pandemic and the Green New Deal: The Climate Minute

The corona virus pandemic has led to $1T spending plans. That money should be spent in a way consistent with the objectives of the Green New Deal.

From Heathrow to the Paris Accord: The Climate Minute

A British court enforced the Paris Agreement to stop a planned new runway in London. We discuss. Listen in, then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

Environmental Justice at risk in East Boston: The Climate Minute

Environmental justice is at stake in the historic community of East Boston. Eversource is trying to build an electrical substation (read: “unnecessary fossil fuel infrastructure”) in a community already heavily burdened by industrial facilities and the support of Logan airport. We speak with two activists from GreenRoots to better understand the issues. You can take action on March 11 by attending a meeting with the EFSB at East Boston High School. Listen in and then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

Corona versus the Climate: The Climate Minute

The Corona virus gives us an interesting perspective on climate change issues. We discuss. Listen in and then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

A Letter from Larry: The Climate Minute

The call to financial institutions to stop funding fossil fuel grows louder. Blackrock is a huge ‘money manager,’ and it’s boss- Larry Fink- is calling on corporations to be aware of the risk to their bottom line from climate change. Listen in and then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

Root causes and long term solutions: The Climate Minute

We discuss a thought-provoking essay about the deep social and historical roots of climate change and what they mean for our movement. Listen in and then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

And the winner is... The Climate Minute

The fallout of a hunger strike, cascading trigger points and how climate snuck into the Oscars. Head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!