Call for clean air, healthy communities

The Diesel Bill is waiting to be passed from the Senate Ways and Means Committee to the Senate floor for a vote. With the current legislative session rapidly coming to a close, we must act now to advance the bill. Our goal is a Senate vote by Earth Day, April 22, 2008.

Your voice matters - Please call your Senator!

When you call, ask your Senator to urge Ways and Means to get the bill out of committee. Tell your Senator that you care about reducing diesel pollution because it is impacting your health and the health of your community. Diesel pollution in our neighborhoods leads to asthma and premature deaths. The Diesel Bill is an effective solution, requiring diesel fleets to install affordable pollution control equipment to cut emissions by 90 percent.

If you are in Senator Hart's district, please thank him for sponsoring the bill.

Don't know who your Senator is? Look it up! Call the State House at (617) 722-2000 to ask for your Senator or look up a direct line.

Please take a moment to talk with your Senator so we can get the Diesel Bill out of Ways and Means and onto the Senate floor by April 22. See our Factsheet for more info. Please contact Marina (also 617-442-3343 x235) to let us know that you've called. Thank you!

ACE is a member of the Massachusetts Diesel Pollution Solution Coalition.

Drop in and hang out with REEP

When: Every Wednesday 4:30 - 7:00 pm

Where: ACE's office

Roxbury Environmental Empowerment Project is always looking for high schoolers who believe in social justice and enjoy hanging out with their peers. Want to learn more? Contact Marlena for more information 617.442.3343 x227.

Make your voice heard at the MBTA's monthly Board of Directors Meeting with TRU

When: TRU generally holds preparatory meetings at ACE's office on the Tuesday the week of the T Board Meeting, but anytime during the work week or at a TRU/ACE event is a good time to talk to Lee (x229) or Rene (x239) about sharing a testimony.