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Forests for our Future: The Role of Massachusetts Forests in Combating Climate Change (Part III)

November 12, 7 PM

Massachusetts is unique in being both among the most populated and most forested states. Residents of the Commonwealth look to forests for so much: from wood to water, from walking trails to wildlife. 

Recently, we added climate stabilization to the list. Massachusetts is now legislatively committed to reaching “Net Zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.  Forests are expected to put the “Net” into this “Net Zero” goal.  According to the legislation, forest carbon sequestration (sometimes called "negative emissions”) can be counted to offset up to 15% of the emissions reduction goal. Is this a good idea? Is it even possible? How can we influence forests’ ability to sequester and store carbon? 

Dr. Jonathan Thompson at Harvard Forest will discuss these questions in the context of long-term forest ecosystem dynamics and try to understand the role of Massachusetts forests in combating climate change.

Attend this free event in person at First Parish in Lincoln,
4 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, Mass.
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Legislative Update:
Climate Change Policy for Massachusetts

October 9, 7 PM

Sen. Michael J. Barrett presented an update on the State’s climate policy.

Mike Barrett is State Senator for the Third Middlesex District which includes eight Massachusetts communities — Bedford, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Lincoln, Waltham, Weston, and large parts of Lexington.  Mike serves as Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, and Energy. The committee’s jurisdiction covers everything from cell phones to alternative energy, public utility reform, and carbon pricing.