Something in the News

Wanted to share this as I found it while doing some research:

I came across this article that I'm sure those in Mass may already know about this conference, but I thought it pertained to our movement. I didn't know about this conference as I wasn't interested in anything in the news due to how anxiety-inducing it can be. This is interesting because it shows that we are already working on independence & sustainability goals here in New England.

One thing I found interesting in the article is that Boston's Center for Data & Computing Science is "the school’s most sustainable and energy-efficient building to date and the largest building in Boston not reliant on fossil fuels, using closed-loop geothermal wells that provide heating and cooling, as well as electric appliances for cooking."

But the main reason I thought this was relevant is the fact that New England Governors are already doing work that is working on making us less dependent on the rest of the country. I know this is just one area, but it's a positive step in the right direction.

Also: I know this was something discussed in the other sub. New England has a GDP of around 1.2 trillion which is around 14th in the world. According to CBIA (https://www.cbia.com/news/economy/ct-economy-rebounds-second-quarter/)

If New England could keep their funds in the region, we could for sure survive without the US. But we definitely need to improve other areas that we've lost over the years. One area is manufacturing. We were a powerhouse of manufacturing but many of not all have left the region. When we behind self-sufficient, we will need to pay to import many things that are needed. It would be interesting to know what the financial effect would be to New England and if some states are more at risk than others. I know New Hampshire would be one of our states that may be the most valuable. How can we assist them to survive & thrive during these changes to ensure we don't lose their support? We are only as strong as our weakest state.