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Amherst’s aim to reduce gas emissions, combat climate change will need funding FILE PHOTO Published: 2/16/2021 8:27:14 PM AMHERST Achieving a townwide reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and focusing on measures to combat climate change are likely to require significant funding in future Amherst budgets. Even though there is uncertainty about how soon the town might be able to invest in climate-oriented initiatives, members of the town’s Energy and Climate Action Committee say that having a president in the White House issuing executive orders compatible with the town’s plans should increase confidence in achieving these goals. Committee member Ashwin Ravikumar told the Town Council at a meeting earlier this month that President Joe Biden’s actions are an exciting moment for climate policy, as he brings a critical “breath of fresh air” and is moving forward with momentum to address climate change at the federal level. ....
Around Amherst: Annual MLK breakfast off, but fundraising carries on By SCOTT MERZBACH AMHERST A breakfast to commemorate the life of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., held annually since 1984 and serving as a fundraiser for scholarships for high school seniors showing a passion for social justice, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But the MLK Jr. Committee of Amherst, with the assistance of Amherst Media, will broadcast excerpts from past breakfasts Saturday, including guest speakers who have talked about King’s life and inspiration, youth musical performances and songs from the Amherst Area Gospel Choir. Vira Douangmany Cage, a member of Amherst Media’s board, said staff members at the nonprofit are working to put together the program, with plans to have some newly recorded comments. ....