"It was never really in doubt. But the first week of Cop28, which ended with a rest day on Thursday, made one crucial fact impossible to ignore: the fossil fuel industry is not planning to go quietly. Far more of its lobbyists are in the UAE than have attended UN climate talks before. One analysis counted 2,456 of them – nearly four times the number registered last year in Egypt.The battle is hotting up over what next week’s report on progress towards the Paris goals, known as the global stocktake, will say. Fossil fuel interests – both corporate and national – are pushing hard to avoid references to the phase-out that would signal the end of their business model and vast profits. They don’t want an energy transition that leads to their demise.Last week, the Guardian revealed that Sultan Al Jaber, who holds the Cop presidency and leads the UAE’s state oil company, recently asserted that “no science” indicates that “a phase-out of fossil fuel is what’s going to achieve 1.5C”. Forced on to the defensive, he later said that “the phase-down and phase-out of fossil fuel is inevitable”. But it is the nations at Cop28 that will decide, and there is no guarantee that any such pledge will appear in the final text.One of the key battlegrounds at Cop28 is that of language: whether fossil fuels will be phased “down” or “out”. The choice is either reducing carbon energy sources or getting rid of them entirely. The latter would be preferable, but there are many other battles to be won. There will be haggling over whether a transition to a cleaner future should see fossil fuels “unabated”, with greenhouse gas emissions released directly into the atmosphere, or “abated”, where carbon capture technology and carbon offsets reduce the harm caused. The latter have so far failed to deliver promised benefits, appearing more of a risk than a solution, in enabling the necessity of replacing fossil fuels to be ducked."
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Saturday, December 9, 2023
The Guardian view on Cop28: a phase-out of fossil fuels is the only decision that makes sense | Editorial | The Guardian
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Friday, December 8, 2023
Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 8, 2023 to December 13, 2023
There will be opportunities to volunteer for the #LoveFranklin Humanitarian Aid for the Emergency Shelter on Monday through Friday. The donations need to be moved to another location inside the Franklin United Methodist Church (82 W. Central Street, Franklin)--from the basement to the balcony. This new location is slightly larger and will be much more convenient, especially as work begins on the church's sanctuary ceiling. You can signup to help by going to franklininterfaith.org/donation-sorting/.
Friday, December 8
1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
4:00pm Jack Frost Jubilee (SAFE Coalition fund raiser) (Proctor Mansion)
6:00pm Matt Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm Faculty Dance Works (ticketed event) (Dean College)
Saturday, December 9
9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am FUSF Holiday Cookie Walk (262 Chestnut St)
10:00am Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)
10:00am RISE Up - social gathering (Franklin TV Studio)
1:00pm Library "Books by the Bag Sale" (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm Yatra Band (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
7:00pm SMILE FRANKLIN, MA - A Stand-Up Comedy Residency (Box Seats)
8:00pm The Rescignos: Franklincense (THE BLACK BOX)
Sunday, December 10
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free) (Franklin Historical Museum)
1:00pm Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)
1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)
Tuesday, December 12
7:00pm FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)
Wednesday, December 13
1:00pm Senior Scribblers (writing group) - (no meeting this week)
7:00pm Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club (Yankee Swap) (Escape Into Fiction)
7:00pm St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group (St Mary's)
Thursday, December 14
6:00pm Annie Sullivan Middle Sch Concert (Horace Mann Middle School)
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The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 8, 2023 to December 13, 2023 |
#LOVEfranklin // Emergency Shelter Humanitarian Aid UPDATE for Dec 7, 2023
#LOVEfranklin // Emergency Shelter Humanitarian Aid UPDATE for Dec 7, 2023 |
We’ve been approved as a 501(c)(3)! Support us to help the Children’s Museum of Franklin grow!
We're now an official 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
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FHS girls & boys Indoor Track teams tops North Attleboro on Thursday
Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) posted on Thu, Dec 07, 2023:
"Live results from tonight's meet. Good luck everyone! https://t.co/wLO0M724as"
FHS Panther sports results shared via subscription to HockomockSports.com |
FHS' Steel, Sullivan, Lewandowski & Nelson recognized as 2023 Hockomock League Golf All Stars
FHS' Steel, Sullivan, Lewandowski & Nelson recognized as 2023 Hockomock League Golf All Stars |
WBUR.ORG: "Mass. outlines new strategy for getting customers and utilities off of natural gas"
"What's the future of natural gas in Massachusetts? A new order from the Dept of Public Utilities says won't it won't be "renewable natural gas."
The order is a sweeping rejection of "business as usual" More on what's in it 👇
https://t.co/GpRtnI6Wsr"
WBUR.ORG: "Mass. outlines new strategy for getting customers and utilities off of natural gas" |
Jack Frost Jubilee - family fun today beginning at 4 PM (SAFE Coalition fund raiser)
Clues for art give away! Where might this be?
"If you are following me, then you know today is Wednesday- the holiday Art Gift Away Clues for Week #1.
Remember these are made manageable enough for anyone to play, share a little light and learn a little more about our Town of Franklin locations.
Art drops happen on Sunday mornings. Don’t forget to share what you find.Clues for week 1:*I am just off center*Missing all of the laughter and play*I sit near the eldest building for enriching young minds*Find the red haired maiden, she keeps me guarded.
Franklin Health Dept: Weekly Wellness Update -> It's National Influenza Vaccination Week!
"It is National Influenza Vaccination Week!
It can take up to two weeks to build immunity after getting the flu shot.
Find flu and COVID-19 vaccine locations near you by visiting vaccines.gov"
Franklin Health Dept: Weekly Wellness Update -> It's National Influenza Vaccination Week! |
Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Dec 8, 2023
- wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
Thursday, December 7, 2023
OnTrack - The Growing Miniature World of 1932 Franklin at Franklin Historical Museum
loading off the spur to the Thompson Press |