Carbon pollution emissions from transportation is a large portion of the total for the northeastern US. The “ Transportation and Climate Initiative” is intended to find ways that states can band together to reduce GHG emissions from transportation. Listen in to the first of two shows as we chat with an advocate.

The Reading List:

• Home of the TC&I
• Georgetown U is the 'convener'
• com reports on the recent announcement
• TCI MOU from Dec 17 2019
• Informative slides from the 12/17 webinar announcing the TCI MOU
• The Western Climate Initiative
• MA House Bill H3008
• INPUT FORM to send comments to TCI

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon to safeguard our collective future.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre

During the last few weeks, Massachusetts has seen more than 50 arrests in three separate ‘direct actions’ addressing climate change. What does this mean? Also, Greta Thunberg is named Person of the Year, and is an inspiration to all.

The Reading list:

• Climate Disobedience on Train blockade
• WBUR on Coal train protest
• Lowell Sun on Statehouse arrests
• WBUR on the Statehouse arrests
• Patriot Ledger on Weymouth construction
• WBUR on Weymouth construction
• FRRACS statement
• Greta is Time's Person of the Year
• Watch a murmuration.

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon to safeguard our collective future.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre

In Massachusetts, buildings like houses, malls, and corporate headquarters generate lots of carbon dioxide pollution. Proposed rules about how to construct new buildings (can you say “Net Zero Building Codes?”) will reduce pollution in the future. We speak with the head of MCAN’s grassroots effort to make these new codes a reality. Also, we take a look at Brookline’s leading edge ban of natural gas.

The reading list:  

• Commonwealth Magazine on the Net Zero building code.
• MCAN's Net Zero Fact sheet
• How to work with MCAN to fight for the Net Zero code
• The Globe on Brookline's ban
• CBS on the trend to ban natural gas
• Fossil Fuel industry fears local gas bans!
• A YouTube video of MCAN's webinar on how Brookline's gas ban came to be

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon to safeguard our collective future.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre

John Kerry, architect of the Paris Accords, has launched a new effort to raise awareness of climate change. We discuss the pros and cons of “World War Zero.”

The reading list:

• The World War Zero website.
• NYT on WW0
• Atlantic on WW0
• WORLD interviews Kerry
• WORLD reaction to Kerry interview

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon to safeguard our collective future.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre

The UN’s ‘Gap Report’ shows we are lagging far behind the needed climate actions. Now the world faces a need to achieve almost 8% reductions a year to get to the 2030 goals. Also, we keep an eye on the fast moving Weymouth Compressor story.

The reading list:

• The UN Gap Report
• Vox on the Gap Report
• BBC on COP 25
• The UN on COP25

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon to safeguard our collective future.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre

FERC has granted Enbridge permission to proceed with construction of the Weymouth Compressor, beginning on Dec 3. We discuss this and some listener questions.

The reading list:

• The Globe reports FERC approval
• Weymouth Mayor Hedland's letter
• The Climate Minute on the NH Power line, from February 2018
• Bangor Daily News on the Maine power line
• Commonwealth Magazine on the Maine approval
• 1407, An Act Facilitating Public Ownership of Public Utilities

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon to safeguard our collective future.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre

It is interesting to learn how climate people got that way. Listen in as we track the path of ‘free range kid’ who became the Director of an Eco-Innovation Initiative.

The reading list:

• Fairy Shrimp
• Mummichog

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon to safeguard our collective future.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre

Climate change touches all aspects of our lives, and the responses to climate change will also be broad. The Eco-Innovation Initiative of the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation is a cohesive approach to bringing sustainability into our communities. Listen in as we discuss the program with it’s Director.

The reading list:

• The Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation
• The Eco-Innovation Initiative
• Wikipedia on Dorchester

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon to safeguard our collective future.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre

We talk with a German climate activist about his path to activism, and what it is like to be a climate hawk in Europe in 2019.

The reading list:

• National Geographic on the Hambach Forest protests
• NPR on Forest Bathing

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon to safeguard our collective future.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre

Youth inspired climate work is going strong in Germany. Listen in as we chat with an activist on the forefront of efforts to save the future.

 The reading list:

• The Klasse-Klima project
• E360 on right wing climate ideas

Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for a building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist the United States transform it’s energy sector, over the next decade, under a just and equitable plan, that uses regulations, investments and a price on carbon to safeguard our collective future.

Thanks for listening.

…Ted McIntyre