Ben Downing
@BenDowningMAMac & Eamon’s Dad. @mbmorrill’s adventure partner. East Boston now, Pittsfield forever. Stronger at the Broken Places. @enginexyz #ActOnClimate
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Some personal news, as they say ... I'm excited to join @enginexyz as Vice President of Public Affairs where I'll lead our efforts to build an ecosystem to help the most ambitious founders, take on the biggest problems in our society. Let's get to work. engine.xyz
Getting the economics right isn’t good enough. Deployment has to be THE goal. We won’t hit that goal with carrots alone. Policy sticks - mandates and regulation - are going to be key. #ActOnClimate #mapoli
US policy types really need to shake off the neoliberal cobwebs & remember that urgent collective emergencies have always required decisive government action. We have a pretty good idea what's needed to get to a 90+% clean grid. Just make it happen.
NEW: The future of American energy is being decided not in Washington, but in tiny communities around the country. On the edge of the debate is a morass of misinformation funded by the fossil fuel industry. My look at one town’s fight over a wind farm. nytimes.com/2022/12/30/cli…
Legalize housing. Especially multifamily housing, near transit. #ActOnClimate #mapoli bostonglobe.com/2022/12/29/bus… via @BostonGlobe
Here's the @nytimes obit on Pelé, a life of one amazing moment after another. nytimes.com/2022/12/29/spo…
Before his final game, in Oct 1977 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Pelé took the microphone at the center of the field, his father and Muhammad Ali beside him, and exhorted a crowd of more than 75,000 “Say with me three times, for the kids: Love! Love! Love!” 🇧🇷🐐👑
I know you're eager to read a very long essay on climate change at this festive season, so--to cut it short--we still need a mobilized movement, but with an added aim: electrifying everything newyorker.com/news/annals-of…
"Look at our universities and the important research there that has translated into companies that could have a huge impact on climate — this is the year it got real." - @ktrae @enginexyz bostonglobe.com/2022/12/26/sci… #ActOnClimate #mapoli
No one should go hungry. Anytime. Anywhere. We have the resources, we need the leadership. #EndHungerNow #mapoli
For some, it’s food or tuition. My story here @BostonGlobe @PamEddinger @DavarianBaldwin @northshore_cc @HolyokeCC @Northeastern @saragoldrickrab #hunger #foodinsecurity bostonglobe.com/2022/12/25/met…
New York state’s effective tax rate is north of 10%. Didn’t keep the Yankees from retaining Judge or the Mets from spending to contend.
Massachusetts’ ‘millionaires tax’ is impacting how agents negotiate with the Red Sox trib.al/KEGjidM
If only the Whos had taken the time to understand the economic anxiety of Mt Crumpit residents, they wouldn’t have been surprised by the Grinch. This and other lessons the Times learned by interviewing two patrons at a Mt Crumpit diner.
The Grinch has learned his lesson. by Susan Collins
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
What happened to the 2022 Celtics between Phoenix and Golden State?
As always - the world (and Congress) needs more @RepMcGovern
McGovern discloses that his gavel was his father’s as chairman of the package owners association (AKA liquor stores) and that the reason he’s remained sane is because of you unscrew the gavel it’s a flask
Not all heroes wear capes. Some times they wear a spectacular yellow polka band jacket. #KenoshaKickers
Solving a key part of the energy transition while creating hundreds of jobs - Excited to see @enginexyz portfolio company @FormEnergyInc take this critical next step. #ActOnClimate
We're excited to share that we're partnering with the State of West Virginia to build our first iron-air battery manufacturing facility in the city of Weirton, a historic steel community with a rich history and knowledge of iron processing. Learn more at: governor.wv.gov/News/press-rel….
New MA 2050 climate plan is hot off the presses and it introduces a new concept that paves the way for accelerating climate action in schools. All states devising climate plans should take note. A pre-holiday 🧵 (1/8): mass.gov/doc/2050-clean…
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