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Every year, 8,000 school buses transport over 400,000 Massachusetts students to school. These diesel powered buses create harmful air pollution and contribute to climate change, yet they serve as the primary mode of transportation for students every...

Prepared by Jess Nahigian, Sierra Club Massachusetts State Political Director With support from Veena Dharmaraj, Celeste Venolia, Alan Gordon, Clint Richmond  It’s that time of year when people in Eastern Massachusetts still hold...

By Paul Dale  Buildings are the second largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Massachusetts, responsible for 35% of statewide emissions in 2020. “Given the complexity and diversity of the Massachusetts buildings sector...

by Clint Richmond, Conservation Chair As of the end of the 2023, there were 162 cities and towns with bag regulations representing almost 70% of the state's population. The list can be found on the chapter's main plastic bag web page....

By Paul Dale  Private jets are the most carbon-intensive form of travel per passenger, catering to the ultra-wealthy. They are referred to as super-emitters. We are looking for volunteers to lead a local campaign in their town or...