ENVIRONMENT

Massachusetts Democrats are dedicated to protecting our environment: air, water, land, and open spaces and the principles of Biodiversity.

We urge federal, state, and local governments to encourage sustainable land use.

We support sustainable development practices to foster economic stability for both urban and rural cities and towns.

We support greater federal and state investment in solid waste and pollution prevention programs.

We advocate the full cleanup and redevelopment of hazardous waste sites, and the targeting of state Brownfields Act resources for economically disadvantaged communities in both urban and rural areas.

We support state investment in public transportation, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and vehicle emissions.

We support stricter enforcement of state and federal environmental protection statutes.

We support increased funding intended to preserve Massachusetts open spaces and recreational areas.

We oppose the Republican administration cuts in water quality, land preservation and wastewater treatment programs, as well as the Massachusetts Clean Water State Revolving Fund.