A new peer reviewed study shows that methane leaks in environmental justice communities take longer to repair than in other communities. What can be done to lessen this inequity? Listen to the report’s authors discuss some pragmatic recommendations.

The reading list:

• WBUR discusses the article on leaks and EJ communities
• PDF of the article itself.
• Dropbox link to a slide presentation about the study
• HEET discussion of the article.
• Boston Globe on the leadership at HEET and geo-mcro districts
• The Climate Minute on GSEP, MA's program for fixing gas leaks
• GreenRoots on the Chelsea substation

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