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Boston Climate Action Network

@bostonclimate.bsky.social
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🌎 Organizing Boston residents for climate justice 🤝 People-powered 🌱 Member of Green Justice Coalition and Boston GND Coalition 📍 On unceded Massachusett land

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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
As federal climate investments face uncertainty, states and cities are stepping up with solutions that lower energy costs and support affordability. Read about how local and state action can help reduce costs for residents. 🏠⚡ shelterforce.org/2026/05/12/s...
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
An interesting read from NPR's Climate Solutions Week Series on how cities and states are working to reduce emissions🌿 www.npr.org/2026/05/18/n...
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As the federal government rolls back climate action, U.S. cities and states step up
NPR's Julia Simon kicks off Climate Solutions Week with a look at how cities and states are working to reduce emissions.
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Boston's FY27 budget proposal is out amid the city's rising costs⚡ Read our blog post to find out what this means for climate action in the city👇 bit.ly/3OYDR7U
Mayor Wu just released her annual budget. . .

What does this mean for climate action?


Find out in our recent Substack post
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
82-year-old resident Charlotte Ikels was getting energy from a third-party electric supplier and paid double what she could have paid with a city program. It's time to end energy scams once and for all. Read more from @shankman.bsky.social in @bostonglobe.com. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/15/s... .
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Overcharged: Mass. consumers say energy supplier is ‘soaking’ them with high bills - The Boston Globe
A class action lawsuit is targeting CleanChoice, a third-party energy supplier, alleging that the company is using deceptive practices to overstate how “clean” its energy supply is, while overcharging...
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
🧵 Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN) champions bold green policies to build a resilient, equitable, and sustainable city. Working alongside residents and allied organizations, we advocate for thoughtful neighborhood density that fosters vibrant communities while advancing...
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Join BCAN, @cleanh2oma.bsky.social, and others to rally for World Asthma Justice Day on Tuesday, May 6th in support of the Air Quality Bill and other actions that guarantee everyone the right to breathe clean, healthy air. Details and RSVP below!
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
🧵 Thanks to advocacy from Boston residents, the City of Boston started their very first Climate Action Plan in 2007. BCAN members and other residents helped inform this plan.
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! On Sat, April 19, BCAN & the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation will be conducting outreach along the MBTA Route 22 bus line to inform our Fare Free 22 transit campaign. Join us in building a greener MBTA for Boston. RSVP here ⬇️ actionnetwork.org/events/hop-o...
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Hop on Board: Fare-Free 22!
Join Boston Climate Action Network (BCAN) and Codman Square's Climate Justice Alliance who will be surveying route 22 bus riders to understand what improvements they'd like to see, and if they'd want ...
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
BCAN’s Executive Director @hessann.bsky.social was recently interviewed by @wwlp-22news.bsky.social about the DPU’s Mass Save budget cuts. Watch the interview to learn more.
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
🧵 While we are glad to see the DPU’s approval of the Mass Save Three-Year Plan, we are disappointed to see cuts that will rob our Commonwealth of $1.5B in projected savings and benefits. www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/...
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
BCAN is excited to announce that we have won $150,000 for our campaign to install bus benches around the City through the Participatory Budgeting Program. 🎉 Out of 14 ideas, our proposal placed 6th and received 1,505 votes.
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Hessann Farooqi @hessann.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Every resident in a good job to… 🌳 Maintain our urban forests and parks 🚗 Install electric vehicle chargers 🏢 Improve building energy efficiency …is a resident that isn’t in a gang or living on the street. Climate action means building wealth AND improving public safety.
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
BCAN members had a great time at last week’s organizer training with union organizer @bonniejin.bsky.social and BCAN Executive Director @hessann.bsky.social. We learned about the principles of organizing a winning campaign & how to navigate its challenges. Stay tuned for future trainings! 🌍🪧
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Participatory Budgeting voting closes in 2 days! Hear from Allie and Kristine why they are voting for benches at bus stops. If you haven’t already, vote here ⬇️
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
Anxious about current events but don’t know where to start? Join our training to learn about the principles of organizing a winning campaign. 📅 Thursday, February 20 ⏰ 6-8 PM 📍 Downtown Boston (RSVP for address) This event is in person only. RSVP now at forms.gle/KzmcdvUGfsuD...
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How to Organize and Win Change: A Climate Organizer Training
You are invited to attend the first in our 2025 Organizer Workshop series. This series is intended for new or emerging organizers. Hosts: Bonnie Jin, Union Organizer Hessann Farooqi, Executive Dir...
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Voting closes in 4 DAYS! 🗳️⬇️ www.boston.gov/departments/...
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Ideas in Action: Voting
Thank you for your involvement in Boston’s Participatory Budgeting initiative. Your participation, alongside those of fellow Bostonians, has helped to shape and prioritize 14 project proposals that ha...
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
“Focusing on change in your own city or state often leads to deep and rewarding connections with the environment and communities that surround you.” 🌇 www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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What Now for Climate Under Trump? Act Locally
Trump is working to sabotage climate solutions — but there’s a lot regular people can do to push cities and states to fill the growing federal void.
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
🧵For the first time, all Boston residents can help decide how a portion of our budget is spent. The City of Boston's Office of Participatory Budgeting is considering Idea #7: Adding benches at bus stops that currently lack them—and your voice can help make it happen! www.boston.gov/departments/...
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Ideas in Action: Voting
Thank you for your involvement in Boston’s Participatory Budgeting initiative. Your participation, alongside those of fellow Bostonians, has helped to shape and prioritize 14 project proposals that ha...
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Boston Climate Action Network @bostonclimate.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
This is a people-powered movement, which means we give in different ways: our time, wisdom, and money. Today is the last year for a tax-deductible donation on your 2024 taxes, could you chip in $20.25 to keep our movement growing? Donate now at 👇 resist.networkforgood.com/projects/153...
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