Top Priority

Global Warming Solutions

We need a comprehensive plan of action to tackle global warming and protect our coastline, our seasons and the well-being of our children. But so far, we haven't seen the advances we need in Washington, D.C.

Here in Massachusetts, we can do our part to fight global warming and set the standard for the rest of the country to follow.

That's why we're working to convince our leaders on Beacon Hill to pass the Global Warming Solutions Act, which would reduce Massachusetts' global warming pollution 80 percent by 2050.

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Breaking News

Environment Massachusetts praises the Senate for passing the Global Warming Solutions Act

March 6, 2008—The Senate passed landmark global warming legislation that will reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from the Commonwealth by 20 percent below 1990 levels by 2020 and 80 percent by 2050. Read the release.

Latest News

New Report: Formaldehyde from Baby Nursery Furniture Contaminates Indoor AirMassachusetts’ Safer Alternatives Act Would Protect Families 5/06/2008

Boston, MA – Baby nursery cribs, changing tables, and dressers can emit formaldehyde at levels linked with increased incidence of childhood allergies and asthma, according to a new report released today by Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center.

Our Latest Reports

Toxic Baby Furniture 5/06/2008

Furnishings containing formaldehyde —a toxic chemical linked with allergies, asthma, and cancer—can contaminate indoor air within California homes. Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to harm.

Falling Behind 3/26/2008

Global warming has the potential to disrupt New England’s environment and way of life.

In the News

Green groups Praise State Senate’s Global 9/02/2008

LYNN-Environmental advocates from across the state are praising the Senate this week after it voted to pass the Global Warming Solutions Act, making it the most recent in a string of global warming bills passed in 2008.