Worries mount over climate change bill – CommonWealth Magazine

Some advocates and lawmakers, who asked not to be identified, said they are hearing the governor could possibly veto the bill. “I’m worried,” said one of the people.

The legislation, which is viewed as a tool kit for achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, includes a lot of tools the administration wants – energy efficiency standards for appliances, authorization for much larger offshore wind procurements, introduction of the term “environmental justice” into state law, and increased funding for the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. If signed into law, advocates say the measure would be the most ambitious climate bill in the nation. 

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