Sep 13, 2020

How Massachusetts Can Make Things Right in the Merrimack Valley

Two years after gas explosions rocked the Merrimack Valley, Lawrence is still fighting to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of its residents. And in fighting for Lawrence’s recovery, we can protect communities across the Commonwealth, too.

Lawrence, MA in the Merrimack Valley
Sep 13, 2019

Merrimack Gas Explosions: A Tragic Byproduct of Natural Gas

UPDATE: It’s the one-year anniversary of the Merrimack Valley gas explosion, and communities are still recovering from the disaster. It’s a stark reminder that we need to prioritize the health and safety of our communities, which means getting off dirty gas. Our aging gas infrastructure is expensive, leaky, and dangerous. We have cleaner, safer alternatives like electric stoves and hot water heaters ready to go. It’s time to swap out polluting gas for clean energy that doesn’t run the risk of exploding.

natural gas is a potentially dangerous fossil fuel