State Senator Jamie Eldridge to Speak on Government and Climate Change

On Thursday 20 February, 7 - 9 PM, State Senator Jamie Eldridge (D-Acton) will speak on government and climate change. Senator Eldridge is known for his climate leadership and the group he will be addressing is already well-informed and well-versed in climate action. This will not be a political speech, but a strategy session.

Among the questions to be addressed are: What is the status of current climate-change related bills in the Massachusetts Legislature (divestment; carbon tax, etc.)? What will it take to make them law? What motivates legislators to move forward on a bill? Given the urgency of climate change, what is the best strategy for success? How does Massachusetts enhance its leadership role on climate for the country? How do we connect our work with the rest of the world? The audience will bring many more questions.

This talk takes place during a meeting of the 350MA MetroWest Node, which convened for the first time on November 7, 2013 and grew rapidly. The Node spearheaded the Vigil against the KXL pipeline on February 3, which drew over 40 people and started a conversation in the local press. The Node meets every first and third Thursdays of the month.