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It has been an exciting week in the world of Massachusetts climate advocacy. Both Governor Baker and the Massachusetts State Senate have put forward promises to address the climate crisis. While these commitments still leave Massachusetts behind...

by Robert Kearns Executive Committee Secretary and Outings Chair Robert Kearns is a recent graduate of UMass Amherst, a Braintree resident, and a lifelong environmental advocate.

by Justine Huang Like many cyclists out there, I am a big fan of biking. Around Boston, I can basically bike anywhere I want, wherever I want. I don’t have to stand around waiting for the bus, and it is a great way to start the day, especially...

by Julie Wormser Sierra Club members know that climate change is real and accelerating. July 2019 was the hottest on record, both globally and locally. Hurricanes in Houston, wildfires in the Amazon and the Arctic. The news is so big and...

As the early Sunday morning sun rays shone over Springfield Union Station, my girlfriend Corinne and I walked into the wide-open atrium of the station. Above our heads, we were greeted by the giant electronic timetable board.

On Friday, September 20, the Sierra Club joined millions of activists around the world to march and strike for our climate. Like many strikes across the globe, the Climate Strike in Boston was organized by high school students who are passionate and...

In case you missed it, on August 6th, a jury convicted Ken Brissette, the Boston’s head of tourism, of extortion and conspiracy, and Tim Sullivan, Boston’s head of intergovernmental affairs on a conspiracy charge. Three years ago, a federal judge...

While the U.S. generally lags in the number of people making bicycle trips, and supporting infrastructure, Boston and its surrounding neighborhoods stand out. Cambridge and Somerville individually rank in the top 5 cities with the most bicycle...

It’s only a week before the legislature is scheduled to go on August recess. Typically the summer is a slow time at the State House, but we’re working hard to keep pressure on our state policymakers.

Massachusetts is currently trying to pass same day voter registration (SDR), and it’s long overdue, considering that our 20-day registration cutoff prevents as many as 170,000 potential voters from participating in elections. Also known as election...