Climate Action Task Force

Recent research makes it increasingly clear that urgent actions are needed to prevent worldwide average temperatures from increasing more than 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels. 

Recent research makes it increasingly clear that urgent actions are needed to prevent worldwide average temperatures from increasing more than 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels. 

New England is warming faster than the worldwide average. Since 1900, Massachusetts has seen its average temperature increase by 1.97°C. The world is already experiencing more severe droughts, storms, fires and heat waves causing loss of life, loss of habitat, changes in food and water systems, and forced migration. In keeping with our 7th principle that acknowledges and respects the interdependent web of existence, of which we are a part, our Climate Action Task Force helps educate our congregants and gives them opportunities to take individual and collective action.
Want to Get Involved?

WE invite all FUUSN members to participate in climate actions that include:

  1. UUMass Action webinar:  The third Wednesday of each month, September – June, from 5-6pm we lead and attend meetings with UUs from across Massachusetts. Each meeting includes an action to support statewide climate legislation.  In the 2025-2026 legislative session we are prioritizing the Climate Superfund bill (Make Polluters Pay). To register for one of these gatherings, and find out more about our priorities, go to www.uumassaction.org/climate-and-environemntal-justice.
  2. FUUSN’s Native Pollinator Gardening Group plants and maintains a plot on the congregation grounds and organizes events to exchange seeds and plants.
  3. In April, FUUSN sponsors a group for to participate in the annual Charles River Clean up.