THE PRINT EDITION
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018
VOLUME XIX- ISSUE 69
36th Annual Halloween Celebration at Castle Island
Car & Truck Pollution on the Rise By Richard Campbell As the mayor of Boston has released his climate change goals for the future, a report in August this year from the Union of Concerned Scientists reveals that the state is seeing a serge in vehicular air pollution. Anyone who lives in South Boston and has witnessed the large increase in truck traffic to build the Seaport district would not be surprised by this report. The group stated in its report: “ DE P ’ s ( D e p a r t m e n t of Environmental P r o t e c t i o n) updated emissions inventor y showed a significant jump in emissions from transportation, from 29.7 MMT in 2015 to 31.7 MMT in 2016, an increase of over 6 percent. Transportation pollution is higher today than it has been at any point since 2008. It is the only sector where emissions are higher today than they were in 1990. ” This is u n f or t u n a t e
g iven Mass D ot’s ow n statement of goals: “The Commonwealth’s Global Warming Solutions Act, signed into law in 2008, set the legallyenforceable goals of reducing GHG emissions by 25 percent below 1990 levels by 2020, and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050.” Clearly those goals aren’t being achieved. Boston’s growth in residency and job numbers certainly plays a role in this jump, but the level of dirty air being spewed from truck traffic should not be discounted. According to another report from the same group, while heavy duty truck vehicles only account for 5% of all vehicles on the road, they account for more than 25% of the vehicle air pollution. Again, for anyone who has sat next to a truck in traffic on a hot day with the windows open, this should not come as a surprise. While the MBTA has made inroads with somewhat cleaner Continued on Page 3
The Castle Island Association is holding its 36th Halloween celebration at Fort Independence on Castle Island Saturday and Sunday, October 27 & 28, 2018, between 12:00 and 4:00 PM, weather permitting. Children of all ages – and those young at heart – are cordially invited to come to the “Children’s Magical Halloween Castle”. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Costumes are optional. ADMISSION IS FREE! Over the past thirty-five years tens of thousands of children and adults have attended this celebration. The event offers enjoyments of all kinds from outdoor entertainers, magicians, storytellers to our “magical castle” - complete with sound effects - and free refreshments. Judging by its continuing popularity, a fun time is had by all!
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