A central element of the Green New Deal is ensuring that its benefits, including jobs created by the transition to a more sustainable society, accrue to all, not just the wealthy or connected. Emily Norton moderated a webinar “Green Jobs in Blue Fields” last week about career opportunities in the area of water and wastewater, and some existing models to help underserved youth access these jobs. Watch a recording of the webinar.
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“This study is akin to having a teacher check our math. We are far from the right answer. We need to adjust our state’s accounting of emissions, while we also potentially consider moving as soon as we can to a non-emitting #renewable [energy].” #mapoli https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/25/science/state-vastly-underestimates-emissions-natural-gas-study-finds/
No improvement in methane emissions in Massachusetts over the last decade.
Excellent new research which, like all good research, raises more questions than it answers.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2021/10/25/methane-leaks-natural-gas-boston/
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“Starting Monday, anyone age 13 and older can take a ride anywhere in Newton for just $2. In addition, service will now begin at 7 a.m. and run through 6:30 p.m., giving teachers and students a new way to get to school and activities.” #NewtonMA #mapoli https://twitter.com/NewtonMAPatch/status/1452704487169200129