Charlie Baker Signs Climate Change Bill Despite ‘Deep Misgivings’ About Effects On Cost of Housing in Massachusetts

Governor Charlie Baker signed a climate change bill despite having "deep misgivings" about aspects of it, including a measure that will allow 10 municipalities in Massachusetts to ban the use of oil, natural gas, and coal in the construction of new buildings and major renovations of existing ones. "We all know the Commonwealth faces significant challenges in dealing with two existential threats — climate change, and housing supply and affordability. This bill does not move Massachusetts in the

Governor Charlie Baker signed a climate change bill despite having "deep misgivings" about aspects of it, including a measure that will allow 10 municipalities in Massachusetts to ban the use of oil, natural gas, and coal in the construction of new buildings and major renovations of existing ones. "We all know the Commonwealth faces significant challenges in dealing with two existential threats — climate change, and housing supply and affordability. This bill does not move Massachusetts in the…