Resources for Climate Justice Teach-In

Organization recruits, trains and mobilitizes people to become activists. They provide skills, campaigns, and resources to push for climate action and policies to transition to clean energy. The Boston Metro MA chapter is the closest chapter to Framingham. Join on their website to receive updates.

NASA's climate change webpage.

Information from the NAACP on environmental and climate justice.

Information from the United States Environmental Protection Agency on environmental justice issues and topics.

Article from WBUR's Cooked newsletter focusing on indgenous foodways and farming practices.

Article from Yale E360, an online magazine about environmental issues.

Bibliography and teaching materials about Indigenous climate justice compiled by Kyle Whyte.

National Indigenous network that address issues related to environmentalism and economic justice.

Website of the Tribal Government of the Nipmuc Nation, located in South Grafton, Massachusetts.

From the MASSDEP website: "MassDEP's mission is to protect and enhance the Commonwealth's natural resources - air, water, and land - to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of all people, and to ensure a clean and safe environment for future generations. In carrying out this mission MassDEP commits to address and advance environmental justice and equity for all people of the Commonwealth, to provide meaningful, inclusive opportunities for people to participate in agency decisions that affect their lives; and to ensure a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.​"

Information about meetings and members of the Massachusetts Environmental Justice Council.

From the blog: "The Blue Marble Library Blog features ideas for change-making programs, resources, and services to support sustainability, environmental stewardship, and social equity by thinking globally and acting locally. This blog will also discuss climate change as a social justice issue."

From the BCAN website: "BCAN organizes Boston residents and collaborates with other social justice allies to advocate for climate justice and urgent action on the climate emergency by the City of Boston and other policymakers."

From the City of Framingham website: "The Framingham Sustainability Committee (FSC) will strive to make Framingham a more sustainable community through the consideration of practical new programs and policies as well as public engagement and outreach activities that seek to address environmental, resource, and energy challenges."

Energize Framingham "[works] with residents, community groups, schools, and city government on clean energy, waste reduction and more through education and outreach." (from their website)

A Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection project focused on addressing environmental issues in South Framingham.

A partnership between the City of Framingham and the Towns of Natick and Ashland focusing on climate change and equity.