Virtual forum set on fight against climate change By John Laidler Globe Correspondent,Updated March 2, 2021, 5:55 p.m. Email to a Friend Residents have an opportunity to learn more about state and local initiatives to help combat climate change at a virtual forum organized by Sustainable Middlesex on Saturday, March 13. State Senator Michael Barrett, a Lexington Democrat, and state Representative Tami Gouveia, an Acton Democrat, will speak about the recent climate change bill that was adopted by the state Legislature in January and is awaiting final action following changes requested by Governor Charlie Baker, along with future potential climate initiatives by the state.