MASSACHUSETTS HAS BEEN A CASE STUDY for the positive relationship between economic growth, renewable energy procurement, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction. As a leading state on climate change policy, Massachusetts set bold greenhouse gas emission reduction targets, while supporting strong energy efficiency programs and a robust renewable energy procurement strategy. While this has made […]
Michael Green
Posted inEnvironment, Opinion
Massachusetts can’t lag on climate change
Last week, President Obama met with leaders from small island states at the UN Climate negotiations in Paris. During his opening speech, Obama reconfirmed his international commitments, saying “tomorrow we’ll pledge new contributions to risk insurance initiatives that help vulnerable populations rebuild stronger after climate-related disasters.” Sadly this sentiment is not shared by the Massachusetts […]