Drink responsibly

Heading to Green T Coffee House or any of the other fine beverage-serving establishments in Roslindale? Think green and bring a reusable cup!

Court puts state’s feet to the fire on carbon emissions

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled today that the state is not doing enough to comply with the Massachusetts' Global Warming Solutions Act, which requires the state to make meaningful and measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The ruling, in response to a suit brought by the Conservation Law Foundation and the Mass Energy Consumers Alliance, could result in stricter emissions controls for vehicles and power plants.

Links:

State not doing enough to curb greenhouse gas emissions, court rules

Global Warming Solutions Act Background

West Roxbury pipeline battle heats up

Construction has resumed on the West Roxbury Lateral pipeline. Find out about the latest developments in the ongoing efforts to stop the pipeline.

The urgency of stopping the pipeline was underscored last week by an explosion of another Spectra pipeline:
Company promising safe gas pipeline in West Roxbury has Pennsylvania pipeline explode; house destroyed, resident burned

Here’s how some people are stepping up:
Four more arrested in West Roxbury as pipeline work resumes

Maker Mobs for 2016

Spring is here, which means it’s time for Maker Mobs! Think barnraising but on a smaller scale: raised-bed gardens, garden sheds, etc. Learn how to use tools, build things, and make our community more sustainable by cultivating and passing on skills.

If you’re interested in participating as a helper, project organizer, project leader or recipient, sign up here.

We’re having a planning meeting on Wednesday, May 11. If you’re interested in participating in the planning process, let us know on the sign-up form.

These photos are from a maker mob last year where we built three raised-bed garden boxes and learned carpentry skills.