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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 21, 2015
Who's intruding on who? The Climate Minute Podcast
Monday Sep 21, 2015
Monday Sep 21, 2015
The political battles over clean power continue, and Climate Hawks need to stay in the game. We discuss.
The reading list:
• Eminent Domain in West Rox
• Baker accused of 'market intrusion'
• Hearings on Kinder Morgan in Western MA
• Dirty money fighting solar
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 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 Aug 14, 2015
Friday Aug 14, 2015
Massachusetts’ Governor Baker released a plan to raise the solar ‘net metering’ limits. It’s a start, at least, but the details of the proposal show some real risks for the continued growth of the solar market. Climate Hawks should take some credit for demanding action, but now is the time to redouble our efforts to improve the bill. We discuss.
The reading list:
The Administration's Press Release
Does the bill "put the brakes' on solar?
Some analysis of the bill
Find the 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
Friday Jul 31, 2015
Be the tax - The Climate Minute Podcast
Friday Jul 31, 2015
Friday Jul 31, 2015
What do the activists hanging from the bridge in Portland, the ‘ten guys with a Twitter account” opposing the Boston Olympics and the Black Lives movement have in common? They spoke up to force a discussion of important issues. As Frederick Douglass once said “Power concedes nothing without a demand.” Climate Hawks made a demand at this week’s solar rally at the State House. Here in Massachusetts, we need to raise the solar energy limits to ensure a vibrant clean energy market.
The reading list.
• Activists dangle from a bridge to block Shell's icebreaker from leaving Portland.
• Boston's Olympic bid is withdrawn. (Note MCAN's Executive Director Carol Oldham is interviewed!)
• Activists challenge the candidates
• Gov. Baker proposes solar legislation on day of activist rally. A coincidence?
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
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
Tuesday Jul 21, 2015
Tuesday Jul 21, 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015
10:45 AM – 1 PM
Bulfinch Entrance, Massachusetts State House
(24 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02133)
RSVP at http://www.massclimateaction.net/renewable_rally
It’s the middle of summer and the sun is shining — but utility companies want to keep us in the dark. They’ve put a cap on the state’s most important solar energy program. As a result, solar development and other renewable energy projects have stalled in more than 170 towns and cities.
We should do everything we can to soak up the energy of the sun. Will you join us at the State House to call for action?
Join us for the Soak Up the Sun day of action on Thursday, July 30 at the State House!
Solar is great. It’s clean, it’s renewable, and it’s helping reduce our dependence on dirty fossil fuels. But the utilities see solar panels as a threat — and that’s why they insisted on placing a cap on net metering, a program that helps make solar affordable for families, businesses, and local governments. In towns and cities where caps have already been met new solar and other renewable energy projects have been unable to move forward.
On July 30, we’re gathering at the State House and calling on state officials to lift the caps and commit to a target of 20% solar by 2025. At 10:45 AM, we’ll rally outside the State House entrance. Then we’ll head into the building to meet with legislators and their staff.
Come to the State House on Thursday, July 30 at 10:45 AM and help us bring more renewables to Massachusetts. The theme of the rally is “beach party,” so make sure to bring your beach gear! Towels, inflatable beach balls, beach umbrellas, etc. There’s never been a better time for us to repower our state with clean energy from renewables.
Hope to see you there!
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
Monday Apr 20, 2015
Monday Apr 20, 2015
A few weeks ago, real, live, ordinary citizens (like you) became lobbyists for a day. They went to the Massachusetts State House to ask their elected representatives to Stand Up for Solar energy and increase the cap on funds to support it’s development. Communicating with elected politicians is the heart of democracy, as well as being an empowering and enjoyable experience. In this episode, we speak with Emily Rochon, the Director of Energy and Environmental Policy at Boston Community Capital. She helped plan and carry out this great day of activism.
For all the details, check out her blog at SolarIsWorking.org.
Check out live links at our blog, https://massclimateaction.wordpress.com/2015/04/20/climate-hawks-send-a-sunny-message-to-the-statehouse-the-climate-hawks-companion-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