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350 Massachusetts (“350MA”) is Better Future Project’s volunteer-led statewide climate action network.
This is the Berkshire County node of 350MA.
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Who We Are

We are the Berkshire Node of 350Massachusetts, a climate action network made up of engaged volunteers who work with the media, organize events, educate their communities, lobby lawmakers, and more. We’re currently focusing on three specific statewide campaigns:

1) ReNEWable Massachusetts: We’re calling for a halt to all proposed new fossil fuel infrastructure, including all proposed fracked gas pipelines. These pipelines bring fracked gas through Berkshire County and threaten the environment and the climate system.

At the same time, we are pushing for the development of renewable energy sources, regulatory reform, energy conservation, and infrastructure repairs to meet our energy needs and ensure a clean, sustainable energy future and economy in Massachusetts.

2) Divest from Fossil Fuels: We’re calling on our government, universities, faith organizations, businesses and individuals to divest from fossil fuel investments.

3) Fair Carbon Pricing: We’re working across the state to put a price on carbon to make polluters pay.

350MA Berkshire Node volunteers also work on a number of local initiatives, including efforts to improve public transportation, fighting to protect our conservation lands, and more.
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350MA Berkshire Node Meetings Take Place on The Third Wednesday of Every Month
6:00 – 8:00 pm
UU Church
175 Wendell Avenue
Pittsfield MA

Berkshire Node News

Huge “Natural” Gas Disaster in the Merrimack Valley

Here’s a statement from our friends at the Berkshire Environmental Action Team (BEAT): Our condolences to those affected by the Columbia Gas system failure on September 13, 2018. One dead, many injured, at least 50 structures damaged or destroyed in Lawrence, Andover and North Andover. Earlier on Sept. 13, Columbia Gas released this statement about… [Read More]

Resolution of the town of Windsor in support of 100 percent renewable energy

Congratulations to Stu Besnoff and the Town of Windsor! The full 100% renewable energy resolution (below) has passed! WHEREAS, too much of Massachusetts’ energy comes from fossil fuels that pollute our air and water and alter our climate; and, WHEREAS, Massachusetts communities are already feeling the impacts of climate change; and, WHEREAS, the town of… [Read More]

Join us for our Holiday Party!

  Join with 350 Mass Berkshire Node Friends for some relaxing social time! Holiday Party Wednesday, December 20th 5:30-8:30pm UU Church, 175 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield Bring yourself! Bring food and/or drink! Bring an instrument (your voice, guitar, ukulele, maracas, tamborines, drums, whatever!) Email info@350ma-berkshires.org if you have questions. See you there! Happy Holidays! …from the… [Read More]

Stand Up, Charlie

When our governor, Charlie Baker, is asked to stop supporting new fracked gas infrastructure, he says he wants to “keep his options open.”  We know the only safe option is NO MORE FRACKED GAS INFRASTRUCTURE.  Decisions about powering our regional (New England) electric grid are highly influenced by the governors of the NE states. Massachusetts… [Read More]

ISO-New England… what is it, exactly?

ISO-NE (Independent Systems Operator) manages our regional grid to ensure the availability of reliable electricity at competitive prices.  ISO oversees the markets where wholesale electricity is bought and sold, and performs analyses and planning for the next 10 years.   ˃ Most members of ISO-NE came from the fossil fuel industry, so it’s not surprising… [Read More]

“Gas Summit” Spotlights an Unusual Collaboration

Special thanks to Frank Farkas for this special report.  MIT’s Sloan School was the setting for a “Gas Summit” on October 3rd, officially titled, “Common Goals, Uncommon Partners: Seeking Solutions to Reduce Methane Emissions.” The conference was essentially a report on an ongoing collaboration between a coalition of environmental and environmental justice groups (including HEET, Clean Water Action,… [Read More]

Recent Tweets

  • Tweet Avatar RT @TheBEATNews: Here's a climate scenario not relying on new tech, no burning stuff, no nukes gets to 1.5 - built with the… https://t.co/qvcxutBk0h 1 week ago
  • Tweet Avatar RT @mzjacobson: Goals Set To Make Berkshires #100 Percent Renewable Energy https://t.co/ZllZ7Vzjsn 2 years ago
  • Tweet Avatar RT @BHellerstein: Judy Eddy from @TheBEATNews shares progress so far from HeatSmart Great Barrington, helping local residents to swit… https://t.co/rXdFYRotZh 2 years ago
  • Tweet Avatar RT @BHellerstein: “If every community does its part, we can achieve 100% renewable energy” - Pittsfield @MayorTyer https://t.co/Q5F3gekCqc 2 years ago

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A special new Google Group has been created that will have only messages about actions that you can take. All messages will be written in a simple, compact format that make it easy for you to see what’s happening and when it is happening, what kind of help will be needed, and any other information that will help you decide whether the volunteer opportunity is right for you.

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On August 17, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the proposed pipeline tax, which we have been advocating against since it was first proposed during the Patrick administration, which we helped persuade … [Read More...]

March With Us to Stop Pipelines, July 14-18!

This is a historic moment: all over the world, people are taking bold direct action to stop new oil, coal and gas infrastructure and demand climate solutions. This July, we're bringing the momentum to Massachusetts with … [Read More...]

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