Making Sense of Climate #11 - Steve talks with Ted McIntyre - 06/09/22 (audio)

FM #817 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 817 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ted McIntyre, Franklin resident and climate activist. We recorded this via the Zoom conference bridge Thursday, May 19, 2022.  

This discussion continues our journey understanding the MA roadmap toward net zero and while helping me “make sense of climate”, we hope it helps with your understanding as well. 

If you have climate questions or Franklin specific climate questions, send them in and we’ll try to answer them in a future session.  

The conversation runs about 44 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Ted.

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-817-making-sense-of-climate-11-06-09-22

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Articles referenced are collected in one PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rczYh14x-r6emEQM7QXSHIkKIKHD7hQ6/view?usp=sharing 

See the page that collects the “Making Sense of Climate” episodes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/02/making-sense-of-climate-collection.html 

Conference committee members (3 from MA House & 3 from MA Senate)

House of Representatives: 

• Roy - https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JNR1 

• Chan - https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/T_C1 

• Jones - https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/BHJ1 

 

MA Senate: 

• Barrett - https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/MJB0 

• Creem - https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/CSC0 

• Tarr - https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/BET0 

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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Making Sense of Climate #11 - Steve talks with Ted McIntyre - 06/09/22 (audio)

Sheriff's Summer Safety Fest - Quincy - Merrymount Beach - Jun 18

 A family fun day for all ages with games, activities, giveaways, informational tables, and a Touch-A-Truck! 

Food donations accepted to benefit the United Way through the Norfolk County Central Labor Council. 

Made possible through a generous grant from Save the Harbor/Save the Bay.

 When: June 18, from 10 - 1 PM

Sheriff's Summer Safety Fest - Quincy - Merrymount Beach - Jun 18

Download a copy of the Flyer as a reminder ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xBRhvumsaPD7ILKol-gdqnR-p1Z4XShv/view?usp=sharing

"Sharing gives meaning to life" (video)

"Life is for service." Those are the words Rollins College valedictorian Elizabeth Bonker lives by -- words that inspired Rollins' most famous graduate, Mr. Fred Rogers. Bonker, who is nonspeaking and has autism, gave a remarkable address during her school's recent commencement ceremony in Winter Park, Florida. 

Clad in a cap and gown decorated with flowers, Bonker explained, through a text-to-speech program, how she typed her remarks using a single finger with the help of a communication aide. People with nonspeaking autism have trouble developing speech, and in Bonker's case, neuromotor issues inhibit her communication and her ability to do some other basic tasks. 

Learning to type changed everything. 

"That one critical intervention unlocked my mind from its silent cage," she said during her address."

Continue reading the article on Elizabeth Bonker online

https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/13/us/autism-graduate-nonspeaking-commencement-rollins-college-cec/index.html

Direct video link -> https://youtu.be/8g5aJExZQwg

Drought Status level increases to 2; water conservation measures remain in effect

Today (6/15/22), a Significant Drought was Declared for Southeast and Northeast Regions in MA!!

Reminder Water Conservation Measures Have Been In Effect Since, Thursday, May 12, 2022.

With Massachusetts continuing to experience dry conditions in much of the state over the course of the last several months, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card today declared a Level 2-Signficant Drought in both the Northeast and Southeast Regions of the Commonwealth.

The declaration of a Level 2 drought continues to reinforce the Town's Water Conservation restrictions as required per our Water Management Act permit through MassDEP. Therefore, the following Water Conservation Measures continue to be in effect.

One day per week outdoor watering. Outdoor watering using sprinklers or automated irrigation systems is restricted to the water user's trash day. If the user does not have Town trash service, the user should water on the same day as the nearest Town trash customer.

Outdoor watering is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Please see our website for more information: https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/water-conservation

Thank you for your cooperation!

Additional info can be found at Drought.gov -> https://www.drought.gov/states/massachusetts/county/norfolk

Additional maps can be found on the Drought Monitor -> https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap.aspx

Drought Status level increases to 2; water conservation measures remain in effect

S. 2924 "An Act fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security" on Gov Baker's desk

"The House today passed a compromise election reform bill that was approved by the Senate last week and has now been sent to the governor for his consideration.

The bill (S. 2924) would make many pandemic-related election changes permanent, expanding some voting opportunities in time for the next statewide election in September. The bill does not include same-day voter registration, a sticking point between the House and Senate in earlier versions of the bills.

The compromise bill would change the voter registration deadline from 20 days before an election to 10 days.

The bill would also allow mail-in ballots for presidential, state and municipal elections, while allowing municipalities to opt out of mail-in voting for elections that are not held on the same day as a state or federal election. Municipalities could, however, allow in-person early voting for those elections if desired."

Continue reading the article on the MMA page

https://www.mma.org/voting-and-election-reform-bill-sent-to-governor/

The legislation is not yet visible in the Governor's "On the Desk" page but should be shortly  https://www.mass.gov/service-details/on-the-governors-desk

The text of the legislation itself as amended and approved by both Senate and House   https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S2924

The legislation downloaded as a  PDF can also be found here

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rG8Ab_msPFB_dR2O4n1sMQqDn_fG8TEk/view?usp=sharing

S. 2924 "An Act fostering voter opportunities, trust, equity and security" on Gov Baker's desk

Sign up for Open Mic at Franklin's first Pride Day - June 26 - 12 to 4 PM

"The Franklin LGBTQ Alliance is seeking Franklin performers willing to share their talents as part of a celebration of Pride Month (June 26th, 12-4)!

Performances can take a variety of forms (music, song, dance, story-telling, poetry, art, acting, etc.) but should be limited to 7 MINUTES. Stage and microphone will be provided; we kindly request that performers bring any other needed materials, as possible. All performances should be FAMILY-FRIENDLY.

A performer may submit for multiple performances and/or collaborate with other performers. The Alliance reserves the right to select whichever performances they see fit. You may be asked to share more about your proposed performance with the Alliance prior to the event.

Have a question? Contact us at FranklinLGBTQAlliance@gmail.com"

Use the form to sign up ->   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeuadQWw8eMWLjuIciDHiEIkUmCjCNbX4JOu03aSeAJoZR3bg/viewform

Celebrate with Pride - June 26, 2022

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, June 17, 2022

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:30 am Memorial Day Breakfast 2022 

9:00 am Frank Presents: Danielle Hopkins 

10:00 am Physician Focus: Too Much Medicine? 

11:00 am Senior Connection: Ben Franklin 

11:30 am Norfolk County Prevention Coalition: Narcan Availability 

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos 

12:30 pm Sandhya: Eclairs 

1:00:00 pm Mass Department of Public Health: CO-VID 19 

1:30:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza 

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 

3 3:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman 

4:00 pm Senior Connection: Ben Franklin 

4:30 pm FHS: Senior Awards Night 2022

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am All-Town Showcase: Chorus and Orchestra 

8:30 am It Takes A Village: Philip Hulbig 

9:30 am FHS Boys Varsity Tennis: v Attleboro 06-10-21 

11:30 am FHS Varsity Softball v Newton North 06-04-22 

1:30 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22 

3:00 pm Let's Talk Sports: Episode 3 

5:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse: v Framingham 06-06-22 

9:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball: v Chelmsford 06-08-22

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals: 05-19-22 

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals: 05-19-22

 

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Juneteenth Celebration - June 18 - 2 PM

An open mic event. Community members of all ages welcome. Come learn, listen, and engage.

At the Franklin Public Library, Saturday, June 18 at 2 PM.

Juneteenth Celebration - June 18 - 2 PM

Shared from the Franklin Public Library page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/juneteenth-celebration-open-mic-event

PanNeubean Steel Concert - Saturday, June 18 at 12:00 PM

Caribbean Music Concert with PanNeubean Steel! 

Saturday June 18 at 12:00 PM

Families and music fans of all ages! Join us for a joyful celebration of June and summer with PanNeubean Steel! 

PanNeubean Steel is a Steelpan lead caribbean band that specializes in showcasing the beautiful sounds of the Islands, performing a Soulful Blend of Reggae, Soca and Calypso.

This program is free and open to the public.

Shared from FPL page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/events/383206  & Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce0-4YJu_B9

PanNeubean Steel Concert - Saturday, June 18 at 12:00 PM

"EPA Announces New Drinking Water Health Advisories for PFAS Chemicals"

"The Environmental Protection Agency is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds found in drinking water are more dangerous than previously thought — and pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected. 

The two compounds, known as PFOA and PFOS, have been voluntarily phased out by US manufacturers, but there are a limited number of ongoing uses and the chemicals remain in the environment because they do not degrade over time. The compounds are part of a larger cluster of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS that have been used in consumer products and industry since the 1940s. 

The EPA on Wednesday issued nonbinding health advisories that set health risk thresholds for PFOA and PFOS to near zero, replacing 2016 guidelines that had set them at 70 parts per trillion. The chemicals are found in products including cardboard packaging, carpets, and firefighting foam."

Continue reading the Boston Globe coverage (subscription may be required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/06/15/business/epa-forever-chemicals-pose-risk-even-very-low-levels/

The EPA press release ->  https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-new-drinking-water-health-advisories-pfas-chemicals-1-billion-bipartisan 

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Michael Regan speaks at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, in Greensboro, N.C., April 14, 2022. The EPA is warning that two nonstick and stain-resistant compounds in drinking water pose health risks at levels below the government's ability to detect them.CAROLYN KASTER/ASSOCIATED PRESS