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March 26, 2008                                                                                                               617-722-1551

 SENATOR PACHECO JOINS ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS FOR RELEASE OF NEW CLIMATE REPORT  

Boston , MA —State Senator Marc R. Pacheco (D-Taunton) joined top environmental leaders and policymakers today for the release of a new climate change report published by leading environmental groups.  

The new study indicates that as global warming emissions increase in Massachusetts New England is not on track to meet the 2010 reduction targets established by the New England governors seven years ago.

The report, “Falling Behind: New England Must Act Now to Reduce Global Warming Pollution,” indicates that emissions in Massachusetts increased by 2 percent between 2001 and 2005 and electricity consumption in Massachusetts increased 9 percent, faster than in any other state.

Senator Pacheco addressed environmental leaders and top policymakers today, highlighting the importance of establishing into law far-reaching greenhouse gas reductions.

 “New England is the seventh largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world, and here in Massachusetts we need to act now to become part of the solution,” said Senator Pacheco, chairman of the Senate Committee on Global Warming and Climate Change. “Senate approval of the Global Warming Solutions Act is a good first step toward positioning Massachusetts as a leader in global warming solutions, but we must continue our efforts. The longer we wait, the larger the problem becomes.”

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