Summary: What do the activists hanging from the bridge in Portland, the ‘ten guys with a Twitter account” opposing the Boston Olympics and the Black Lives movement have in common? They spoke up to force a discussion of important issues. As Frederick Douglass once said “Power concedes nothing without a demand.” Climate Hawks made a demand at this week’s solar rally at the State House. Here in Massachusetts, we need to raise the solar energy limits to ensure a vibrant clean energy market.The reading list.• Activists dangle from a bridge to block Shell's icebreaker from leaving Portland.• Boston's Olympic bid is withdrawn. (Note MCAN's Executive Director Carol Oldham is interviewed!)• Activists challenge the candidates• Gov. Baker proposes solar legislation on day of activist rally. A coincidence?Because we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.Thanks for listening.…Ted McIntyreCheck out live links at our blog, https://massclimateaction.wordpress.comBecause we recognize the necessity of personal accountability for our actions, because we accept responsibility for building a durable future and because we believe it is our patriotic duty as citizens to speak out, we must insist that the United States put a price on carbon.Thanks for listening.…Ted McIntyreDownload Enhanced Podcast
