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News Briefs: May 19, 2014

19 May 2014 - 2:34pm | jadams
by Jonathan Adams

Adjunct Action, Northeastern University – Fenway
Adjunct faculty at Northeastern University last week voted in favor of forming a union as part of the Adjunct Action campaign of the SEIU. The adjuncts have formed the largest part-time faculty union in Boston, and along with 2,000 adjuncts at Tufts University and Lesley University, they are now united as part of the metro organizing strategy.

Harvard Students Blockade University President’s Office in Demand for Divestment Meeting

2 May 2014 - 11:47pm | jadams
by Jonathan Adams

Cambridge, Mass. - Demanding an open meeting with Harvard University President Drew Faust to discuss the school’s investments in fossil-fuel related industries, which they say has been denied to them since the fall, protestors blockaded her office on Wednesday. 

Students Demand State Action to Reduce Fossil Fuel Investment

1 April 2014 - 3:41pm | jadams
by Jonathan Adams

BOSTON/State House - Calling on Gov. Deval Patrick to do more to address the issue of climate change, hundreds of students and young people left their classes as part of a demonstration in front of the State House on Monday. 

Around 300 protesters from across the Bay State gathered to demand that the state divest from fossil fuels and fossil fuel-related infrastructure, and to highlight the growing threat from climate change.

US Senate Committee Hears Expert on Costs of Adapting to Sea Level Rise and Storms in Boston, Coastal Cities

18 February 2014 - 12:00am | jadams
by Jonathan Adams

BOSTON - With sea level potentially rising to two feet by mid-century and six feet by the end of the century, Boston and surrounding cities are facing significant threats from flooding. 

In addition to Cape Cod, a large swath of coastal Massachusetts is particularly vulnerable, and it’s possible that damages there could amount to just under $35bn over this century if action is not taken.

Climate Change Preparation Plan Announced by Gov. Patrick as Threats to Bay State on Rise

27 January 2014 - 5:46pm | jadams
by Jonathan Adams and Sarah Betancourt

BOSTON - Acknowledging the growing threat that climate change poses to the Bay State, Governor Deval Patrick unveiled a $50m preparedness plan January 14.

It’s expected that $40m will be allocated to a municipal grant program – which will enable towns and cities to avail of resources to upgrade energy services – and $10m will go towards coastal infrastructure and dam repair.

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