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MetroWest environmental enthusiasts say Biden presidency is breath of fresh air
The Milford Daily News
Energy experts generally agree that successfully addressing climate change requires a unified effort from individuals and all levels of government.
That’s why state Senate President Karen Spilka is encouraged by President Joe Biden’s efforts to address the issues head-on in stark contrast to the Trump administration, which did not help fix the problem, she said.
“It’s very exciting to finally have a partner on the federal level,” the Ashland Democrat told the Daily News. “I do believe that climate change is the biggest threat to us and it s our responsibility to ensure that we leave a healthy viable planet for our next generation.”
Harvard University recently announced that it is purchasing four battery-based electric buses as part of an effort to advance solutions for climate change, improve public health and support the university’s climate goals of becoming fossil fuel-free by 2050 and fossil fuel-neutral by 2026.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
On January 28, 2021, and for the second time in a month, the Massachusetts Legislature passed historic legislation designed to holistically address issues associated with the effects from climate change. Governor Baker has 10 days to sign it, veto it, or return it to the General Court with recommended amendments.
Once again, however, it seems that despite their shared policy interests around the need to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, there still are concerns and issues with the legislation for the Baker Administration. Despite the overwhelming support from both Chambers of the Massachusetts Legislature, the legislation came and went unsigned by the Governor when it initially passed both the House and Senate on January 4, 2021. Whether due in larger part to the last minute nature of the legislation (initially voted on by the House in the waning days of the legislative session, preventing meaningful offers of amendments from the Governor),