By Debbie Villarreal-Hadley, Montclair Climate Action member Everyone is aware that by the ‘power of the purse’ we can express our ethical standards, but we also need to consider the power we are extending to others. I consider it my responsibility to ‘trade’ with entities that are doing good. I try very hard not to …
As a group committed to addressing the climate crisis, Montclair Climate Action wants to highlight, in public debate, the potential strong climate and environmental benefits of the proposed Lackawanna Plaza development. While we recognize that other issues need to be considered in evaluating the redevelopment plan, we believe that environmental impacts, and especially climate impacts, …
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On Feburary 28th, Montclair Climate Action hosted an on-line panel on waste and recycling. MCA member Tracey Stephens reviewed the pollution and environmental justice impacts of our trash and discussed ways to reduce waste, especially food waste. Lisa Johnson, Montclair environmental affairs coordinator, spoke about what to recycle and how. If you missed the session, …
Montclair Climate Action continues to grow its reach in Montclair. Two recent mentions in local media highlight its cooperation with local officials to promote sustainability in climate action. MCA members have worked closely with Lisa Johnson on a number of issues, including energy aggregation and composting. She was kind enough to mention us in her …
Montclair Climate Action highlighted the benefit of rooftop solar in the most recent Living Green event, co-hosted with the Montclair Public Library. Speakers from two contractors, Green Power Energy and Sundial, spoke about the process of getting solar panels, while three local homeowners highlighted their positive experiences. Interested in getting rooftop solar for yourself? Check …
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If you missed MCA’s October 11th presentation on benefits available for homeowners and car buyers under the Inflation Reduction Act, it’s not too late to see it! You can now view the recording on-line here.
Montclair Climate Action condemns the recent decisions by the Supreme Court and Senator Joe Manchin (along with Senate Republicans), which strictly limit the ability of the federal government to address the problem of climate change. Given these actions, it is more important than ever to mobilize at the state and local levels – to make …
Montclair Climate Action has published an opinion piece in the Montclair Local calling on the town to use the energy aggregation program to move to 100% renewable electricity by 2030. Citing the increasing signs of climate change around the world, group president David Korfhage called on the township to take more aggressive action to address …
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MCA president David Korfhage recently spoke to congregants of the Montclair synagogue Shomrei Emunah about the climate crisis, its causes, and what people can do. The event, part of an Essex-county wide Mitzvah day, was organized by congregation members looking to find out about what they can do to address the climate crisis. Korfhage outlined …
