Ecosocialism Working Group
The Boston DSA Ecosocialism Working Group aims to promote a socialist analysis amongst environmentalists and an ecological analysis among socialists. We do this by organizing winning campaigns that build solidarity among community members and key allies; and recognize and challenge the capitalist origins of our modern environmental crisis.
Meetings
Monthly, 1st Thursday of the month
Contact
ecosocialism@bostondsa.org
Somerville Students Deserve a Green New Deal!
Currently, the public school system is Somerville’s largest municipal carbon emitter! Let’s organize together to create a cleaner local environment, secure union jobs, and eliminate a major source of emissions by decarbonizing our community’s schools. Curious? Want to help? Click below to receive campaign updates and meeting invitations!
Campaign Contact: GND4SPS@gmail.com
Related News & Updates
Below you’ll find recent updates from the EcoSocialism Working Group and articles from the Take Back the Grid blog.
Take Back the Grid is the action arm of Boston DSA’s EcoSocialism Working Group. Its goal is to democratize, decarbonize, decommodify, and decolonize energy utilities here in Massachusetts. You can read more on their website.
Eversource Capitalizes on 2018 Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions
– Perri M., Chris K., James H. The Merrimack Valley has been the site of uncertainty and turbulence since gas explosions rocked the region on September 13, 2018. Numerous explosions displaced several hundred families, killed one person, required 22 hospitalizations,...
Breathing Room For Weymouth: Compressor Station Air Permit Vacated by Federal Court
– Chris K, Karry M, Perri M. TakeBacktheGrid was thrilled to learn that on June 3, 2020, the First Circuit of the US Court of Appeals vacated the air quality permit for the fracked gas compressor station under construction in Weymouth, MA. The permit, originally...
Geothermal Microdistricts & the FUTURE: A renewable alternative to gas heating
– JT H. & Steve S. In September of 2018, workers replacing low pressure gas mains neglected to move a pressure sensor to the newly installed pipe. This critical step was not included in the work procedure set by Columbia gas. As a result, high pressure natural gas...