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The Climate Minute examines current news on global warming, climate change, renewable energy and the prospects for progress on international negotiations, carbon taxes and clean energy policy.
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Monday Sep 14, 2015
A Recognizable Feature of Hope: The Climate Minute Podcast
Monday Sep 14, 2015
Monday Sep 14, 2015
Near the bottom of the landing page for the Massachusetts Power Forward there is a quote from Grace Paley: “The only recognizable feature of hope is action.” That is a great turn of phrase, and the Clean Power Vision puts the idea in to action:
Massachusetts has emerged as a national leader on energy, making substantial progress in transitioning away from polluting sources of power to renewable energy and energy efficiency. But now our state is poised to invest billions of dollars to replace retiring power plants with long-lived infrastructure that will shape our future. We must ensure that our state adopts an energy policy that supports local renewable energy resources, keeps energy dollars in our communities, creates good green jobs and protects our Commonwealth from climate change and life-threatening pollution. We call on our Governor and legislature to power forward with energy solutions that are accountable to our communities, our environment and our future.
Check out live links at our blog, http://www.massclimateaction.net/blog.
Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.
Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre
Monday Aug 31, 2015
No more gas pipelines in Massachusetts! - The Climate Minute Podcast
Monday Aug 31, 2015
Monday Aug 31, 2015
Across the country, the fossil fuel industry is trying to build dangerous and unnecessary pipelines. Massachusetts is no exception- there are TWO pipelines proposed for the state. These provide a good case study of industry methods and how to oppose them, even if you do not live in the Massachusetts. The proponents of the new pipelines claim to be working to provide sufficient gas for the local economy to grow. But, like Dorothy in Oz, if you peek behind the curtain it becomes clear the industry wants to export the gas away from Massachusetts! That is just one worry- here are six more reasons to oppose these pipelines.
Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.
Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre
Friday Jul 17, 2015
New England’s Cap and Trade program pays off-The Climate Minute Podcast
Friday Jul 17, 2015
Friday Jul 17, 2015
What happens when you put a price on carbon? The sky does not fall, and the economy gets better! We discuss.
The reading list:
• RGGI is a net economic benefit!
• Boston Globe on the benefit of RGGI
• Will new Iranian oil drive prices down further? Is it a good time for carbon pricing?
• Weather Channel says Boston will be impacted by global warming.
• Boston to Spectra:"You're leaking!"
• Boston Globe's report on the Arctic
Check out live links at our blog, https://massclimateaction.wordpress.com
Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.
Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre
Monday Jul 13, 2015
Hydro-Quebec vs Clean Local Power - The Climate Minute Podcast
Monday Jul 13, 2015
Monday Jul 13, 2015
Suppose you’re a new Governor, with a legal requirement to provide clean power. How do you do it? Do you bet on the potential of your state to develop the clean energy future or do you look to immediate cheap power? We discuss, because Massachusetts may be the first, but will not be the last, to have this conversation.
The reading list:
• Gov. Baker's proposal on Hydro-Quebec to provide clean energy for the GWSA targets
• West Roxbury Pipeline?
Check out live links at our blog, https://massclimateaction.wordpress.com
Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.
Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre
Friday May 01, 2015
A Tale of Two Governors-The Climate Minute Podcast
Friday May 01, 2015
Friday May 01, 2015
From the clean energy perspective, it was the best of times in California and a not so good time in New England. The New England Governors all met in Hartford to discuss New England’s energy future, which turns out to look a lot like New England’s energy present. Massachusetts’ Governor Baker seemed to settle on an “all options” approach (i.e. more gas pipelines and let the ratepayer foot the bill), which is a disappointment to those who recognize the need for clean energy. In contrast, out in California Governor Brown has set strong goals to force renewable energy development by 2030. Which Governor’s leadership will pass the judgment of history? We discuss.
The reading list:
• Baker supports 'expanded pipelines"?
• NE Guvs to 'boost gas capacity"
• Dangers of Baker's regulatory review
• California's Governor Brown sets aggressive goals
• Cali even better than the Feds?
Check out live links at our blog, https://massclimateaction.wordpress.com/2015/05/01/a-tale-of-two-governors-the-climate-minute-podcast/
Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.
Thanks for listening.
…Ted McIntyre