Starter List of Climate Action Groups in Western Massachusetts

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Franklin County Continuing the Political Revolution (fccpr.us)

Climate Crisis Task Force

https://fccpr.us/taskforces/climate-crisis-taskforce/

FCCPR formed around the Bernie Sanders campaign in 2015 and has continued working on issues of  economic, climate, education, health, reproductive rights, peace, and racial justice.  The Climate Task Force is primarily focused on climate health and justice, but recognizes its connection to other justice issues.

Greening Greenfield

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064545947818

We’re a group of concerned citizens working with residents, businesses & town government to build a more resilient & sustainable Greenfield, MA.

https://greeninggreenfieldma.org/programs/

The address above is a link to programs the group is involved with at this time.

Contact Information: c/o 34 Pierce Street, Greenfield, MA 01301; 603-477-3527; Contact us: info@greeninggreenfieldma.org

Climate Action Now

https://climateactionnowma.org/

They have a list of groups working on climate issues on their site, identified as allies

https://climateactionnowma.org/our-allies/

Resilient Greenfield

https://resilientgreenfield.org

Resilient Greenfield supports volunteer-reliant organizations to increase the number and engagement level of volunteers, particularly those of working age. Strengthening connections between volunteers and those they serve will make Greenfield more resilient in general, and particularly to impacts from projected risks outlined in the Sustainable Greenfield plan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tc1GuidAB7k

Bram Moreinis talks about resilient Greenfield in this interview

Extinction Rebellion

https://rebellion.global/

Life on Earth is in crisis.  Our climate is changing faster than scientists predicted and the stakes are high.  Biodiversity loss, crop failures, social and ecological collapse.  Mass extinction.  We are running out of time, and our governments have failed to act.  Extinction Rebellion was formed to fix this.

350.org

350.0rg

We fight for a world run on accessible renewables.  Join our global movement to stop fossil fuels and build a future powered by the energy of the sun, the wind, and the people everywhere.

Our Children’s Trust

https://www.ourchildrenstrust.org/

Young people have sued the government for violating their rights to health and a future.  The government has consistently prevented their lawsuit from reaching the Supreme Court but they continue to demand justice.  There are many ways to support their efforts.