My Rep Ed Markey, one of the leaders on climate in Congress today, is holding an “emergency” meeting regarding climate change, tomorrow 11am at Arlington Town Hall. Please – anyone who can make it, I beg you try to go. (I’ll be working, unfortunately.)
Now is a great time — as good as any — to get cracking on a serious way on this.
In Wake of Sandy, Rep. Markey to Host Emergency Meeting to Protect Massachusetts from Climate Change
Will be joined by constituents, lawmakers, leaders in climate change impacts, solution
MEDFORD, MA. – Superstorm Sandy is the latest example of climate change contributing to extreme weather. With Sandy expected to cost between $30 and $50 billion, the storm’s devastating impacts should be taken as a warning for Massachusetts and New England. As temperatures and sea-levels rise and storms become more severe, many of Boston’s best-known landmarks – Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, North Station, Copley Church – will be threatened by major weather events. Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Malden) will hold an emergency meeting calling for immediate action in Congress to protect Massachusetts and the region from the devastating impacts of extreme storms fueled by climate change.
WHAT: Emergency meeting on climate change threat to Massachusetts, New England
WHO: Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), dean of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation
– Kevin Knobloch, President, Union of Concerned Scientists
– Mindy Luber, President and CEO, CeresWHEN: Sunday, November 4, 2012, 11 AM
WHERE: Arlington Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, Mass.
Rep. Markey yesterday penned an op-ed in the Huffington Post on what a post-Sandy climate change action plan would look like, saying, “In 1775, Paul Revere warned Massachusetts revolutionaries of an invasion coming from the sea. With climate change, low-lying areas of Boston and the Bay State could now face an invasion of the sea itself.”
Last week, Rep. Markey released the report, “The New New England: How Climate Change Jeopardizes the Northeast’s Economy and Environment”, on climate change effects in New England. Findings of the report include:
· Ocean temperatures in the Northeast during the first half of 2012 were the warmest on record, which can fuel stronger storms
· Rates of sea-level rise from North Carolina to Massachusetts are up to four times faster than the global average
· January to August 2012 set a new record for high temperatures in New England both on land and in the ocean.
· Extreme downpours and snowfalls have increased by 85 percent since 1948.
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stomv says
Really? 2 days before the election, and he’s asking progressives to hang out in a meeting? Bah.
Go out and knock on doors. In Tierney’s district. Elsewhere in MA. In NH. Have the meeting *next* weekend. There are more important issues related to the climate this Tuesday… go turn out the vote this weekend, meet next weekend.
Bah.
Charley on the MTA says
I think he’s trying to make it a relevant factor in the election, as much as he can. If you elect Dems with no mandate for climate action, then what do you get? Remember he’s seen that precise problem up close.
ramuel-m-raagas says
Congressman Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren are rallying votes and volunteers together on Monday.
(posted for your at
http://action.elizabethwarren.com/events/rsvp/content/election-eve-rally-elizabeth-warren-and-congressman-ed-markey
)
Doors open at 5 p.m.