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On Thursday June 15, eight climate activists from Extinction Rebellion Boston (XR) mooned legislature with the message "STOP PASSING GAS" written on their backsides, demanding that the Massachusetts government immediately ban all new fossil fuel infrastructure and stop ongoing construction of new projects.

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Starting on Monday June 5, climate activists are holding "stand-outs" in front of the Massachusetts State House, demanding that Governor Healey halt planning and construction on all new or proposed fossil fuel infrastructure projects.

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XR Boston and Scientists Rebellion demands MA Legislators ban fossil fuel infrastructure and fund a Just Transition.

Massachusetts House Massachusetts Senate Memorandum No New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
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Climate activists disrupt business as usual in the State House to demand that the Massachusetts legislature ban new fossil fuel infrastructure as the first step to a rapid and just decarbonization.

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What does NY State's potential ban on natural gas in new construction mean for Massachusetts?

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