Downing Cless
"I'm engaged about 20 hours per week in climate activism, mainly through 3 organizations: (1) 350 Massachusetts, (2) Brookhaven Climate Change Committee, and (3) FCB Green Committee at First Church Belmont. With the first two, I do a lot of advocacy work, serving on the 350 Mass Statewide Legislative team and chairing the Advocacy Subcommittee of Brookhaven's CCC. So, advocacy is my action, though it is not on the Dashboard of Ecochallenge as far as I can tell."
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Downing's actions
Electricity
MA legislative advocacy on transition to electrification and getting off natural gas
I'm intensely involved in this advocacy, especially during the last two weeks.
Buildings
Advocacy on emission-free buildings
As a member of the 350 Mass Statewide Legislative Team, I do good deal of advocacy on buildings and climate change.
Transportation
Advocacy for fossil-free transportation through 350 Mass Transportation Working Group
I'm a regular participant in the 350 Mass Transportation Working Group. I especially focus on legislative advocacy on climate-related bills on transportation.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 180 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Telepresence, High-Speed Rail
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Electricity
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics, Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Electricity
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Electricity
Communicate With My Elected Officials
Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines
I will write or call 6 elected officials telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
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Downing Cless 4/07/2024 6:58 PMAs Advocacy chair at Brookhaven, I just composed a letter the Climate Change Committee will send to our State Representative. -
Downing Cless 4/03/2024 6:09 PMSigned petitions to MA Gov. Healey, as well as some national petitions. -
Downing Cless 4/03/2024 6:05 PMEmailed my state Representative and Senator on priorities for an omnibus climate bill. -
Downing Cless 3/26/2024 8:27 AMSince this round started, I've been very busy with advocacy meetings and a letter sent to the Dept. of Energy Resources. -
Downing Cless 2/06/2024 8:02 PMToday I did several advocacy calls and emails to legislators, ahead of tomorrow's deadline for reporting bills out of committees. -
Downing Cless 2/05/2024 6:59 PMOkay--I think MAYBE I've figured out how to do this and play some catch-up. -
Downing Cless 2/04/2024 2:47 PMSince joining the team, I haven't had time to post anything because of a very intensive period of legislative advocacy involving about 40 hours in the last two weeks. I'd love to get team points for all this, but I find that none of the selected "Action" modules deals with advocacy. -
Downing Cless 1/30/2024 8:43 PMYesterday and today I spent about 8 hours doing legislative advocacy for 350 Massachusetts-
Christine O'Neill 1/31/2024 7:46 PMWay to go, Downing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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