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Global Warming Solutions Act Passes the Legislature 8/01/2008

Late last night the State Senate and House gave final approval to the Global Warming Solutions Act, a bill that will make Massachusetts a national leader in implementing global warming solutions and commit the state to making the pollution reductions that scientists say are necessary to avoid the worst impacts of global warming.

Massachusetts State House Passes Global Warming Solutions Act 7/31/2008

Boston- Last night the House of Representatives unanimously passed a revised version of the Global Warming Solutions Act, a bill that will make Massachusetts a national leader in implementing global warming solutions and commit the state to making the pollution reductions that scientists say are necessary to avoid the worst impacts of global warming.

Statement of Ben Wright, Global Warming Advocate for Environment Massachusetts on the expected passage of the Global Warming Solutions Act in the House today 7/30/2008

The House Committee on Ways & Means released The Global Warming Solutions Act paving the way for a vote on the House floor later today.

Most Recent Reports

Global Warming Solutions That Work 6/18/2008

Cities and states across America are achieving impressive results in the fight against global warming.

Toxic Baby Furniture 5/06/2008

Furnishings containing formaldehyde â€”a toxic chemical linked with allergies, asthma, and cancerâ€”can contaminate indoor air within our homes. Babies and young children are particularly vulnerable to harm.

Falling Behind 3/26/2008

Global warming has the potential to disrupt New Englandâ€™s environment and way of life.

Our Issues in the News

Blogs and a bill 8/06/2008

AFTER READING Joan Vennochi's article "The two sides of DiMasi" (Op-ed, July 31), I can't help but feel that he all but credits an entry in a blog for passage of the Global Warming Solutions Act in the House.

Brownsberger: An outstanding legislative session 8/05/2008

It ainâ€™t over until it's over. The 2007-2008 legislative session ended in the wee hours of Aug. 1. The final twists yielded stunning successes for environmental advocates.

Global Warming Solutions Act passes Legislature 8/01/2008

Late Thursday night, the state Senate and House gave final approval to the Global Warming Solutions Act, a bill that will make Massachusetts a national leader in implementing global-warming solutions and commit the state to making the pollution reductions that scientists say are necessary to avoid the worst impacts of global warming.