THE TIME IS NOW
Canton Residents for a Sustainable, Equitable Future
TAKE URGENT ACTION
Sign on and gather signatures ASAP from family, neighbors and friends, of all ages, asking Governor Healey to Declare No Future for Gas and become a cutting-edge climate champion.
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Canton Residents for A Sustainable, Equitable Future is a 501(c)(4) non-profit organization. Our tax ID # is 84-1849871
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Canton Residents for a Sustainable, Equitable Future (CR4SEF), or "Sustainable Canton," works to address the accelerating climate crisis and mitigate its effects by promoting public engagement through education and thoughtful action. The volunteer organization is determined to advance environmental justice, standing in support of frontline communities and those most heavily impacted by the effects of environmental hazards and climate change.
CR4SEF collaborates with local, state, and national groups to advance the rapid transition to a resilient, renewable/green, equitable society, economy and sustainable environment—working in coalition toward a livable future for everyone.
The group welcomes Canton-area residents of all ages and backgrounds to join in "acting locally," on an array of impactful initiatives at any given time.
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JOIN A COMMITTEE!
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Want to make a difference? Email Jen Wexler at jenwexshayndle@gmail.com to take action, such as:
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Build a local Climate Action Plan
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Publicize Municipal Energy
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Aggregation (MEA) Program
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Advance Legislation & Support Bold Climate Candidates
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ARCHIVED IN-PERSON MEETING MINUTES
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August 5,2020
Virtual Board Meeting
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June 10,2020
CR4SEF Meeting Minutes
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March 29, 2020
CR4SEF Meeting Minutes
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February 9, 2020
CR4SEF Meeting Minutes
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TACKING FOSSIL FUELS/GHG
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In the largest climate march since the pandemic, thousands will march in New York City to compel President Biden to take bold action to End Fossil Fuels. Join us!!! Day trip buses will be available. Email any questions to jenwexshatndle@gmail.com
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CR4SEF was instrumental in the Town developing a plan for a voluntary consumer electricity aggregation program. The Canton Electricity Choice program rolls out in 2023.
Learn more and read the update below.
CLIMATE CRISIS
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2022 UN climate report: It’s ‘now or never’ to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees: Read the urgent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report.
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U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report
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TIME article: U.K. Declares Climate Emergency
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RECYCLING - Go Glass vs Plastic
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Republic Services Recycling Guide
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How Plastic Bags Affect Recycling
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
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Two Major Environmental Justice Bills Filed in the 2019 Legislative Session
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POLLUTION
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Plastic & Health: The Hidden Costs of a Plastic Planet
ORGANIZATIONS
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Mass Clean Energy Center / MassSave Program (for residents)
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Fore River Residents Vs Compressor Station
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Surfrider Foundation Masschusetts Chapter
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Sunrise Movement: Green New Deal
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2023 CANTON SELECT BOARD CANDIDATES ON CLIMATE
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As in previous election cycles, on February 21, 2023, CR4SEF contacted each of the three candidates (Chris Albert, Lisa Lopez, John McCourt) who ran for the two open Canton Select Board seats. We posed four questions in order to learn more about each candidate's stance on timely climate and sustainability initiatives,
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The responses of the two candidates who replied are posted here [LINK TO FULL RESPONSES AND ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND}.
CLIMATE BILL ADVOCACY
As part of the Mass Power Forward coalition, CR4SEF, along with CHS students, gave valentines to Rep Bill Galvin and State Senator Paul Feeney (office staff shown here) urging that they "Love Our Planet" by co-sponsoring important MA climate legislation.
Bills that move us toward an equitable, sustainable future:
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SD.1180 / HD.2474 Act to improve outdoor and indoor air quality for communities burdened by pollution
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SD.505 / HD.4024 An Act Relative to Energy Facilities Siting Reform to Address Environmental Justice, Climate, and Public Health
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HD.776/SD.500 An Act establishing a zero carbon renovation fund
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HD.2535 Building Justice with Jobs Act
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SD.1925/HD.3794 An Act establishing a moratorium on new gas system expansion
EARTH DAY 2023 EVENT
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EARTH DAY 2022 EVENT
video and photos
NO COMPRESSOR / FRRACS
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Read The Boston Globe 12/13/20 Spotlight investigation: In Weymouth, A Brute Lesson in Power Politics
PLASTIC BAG REDUCTION
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In May 2019 at Town Meeting, Canton became the 112th MA town to pass a plastic bag reduction by-law that helps mitigate climate change and pollution. More than 50% of the state's has banned single-use plastic bags at the point of sale.Read letters from supporting organizations here.
