Ben Hellerstein

Getting a PhD in public affairs at @IUONeill, with a focus on environmental policy. Formerly: @EnvironmentMA @Green_Corps @CarletonCollege.

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

Excited to work on this research project with Prof. David Konisky and a diverse set of academic and nonprofit partners:

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

@NeumannJo @EnvironmentMA It's been lovely working with you. I'll definitely let you know the next time I find myself in Western Mass!

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

Haven't been on here much recently, but for those who don't know: I wrapped up my work with @EnvironmentMA a few weeks ago and I'm about to start a PhD program in public affairs at Indiana University. Sad to be leaving Massachusetts behind but I'm excited for a new adventure!

[Vote Solar @votesolar]

We were alongside partners this morning to launch H.3689 in Massachusetts! It’s time for Massachusetts to commit to a just and equitable transition to 100% clean energy. See what happened in our thread!

[Lydia Churchill @lydiaschurchill]

Thank you @MarjorieDecker and @seangarballeyMA for leading the charge on transitioning our state to 100% renewable energy! #go100ma

[Environment Massachusetts @EnvironmentMA]

Passing @MarjorieDecker & @seangarballeyMA's 100% Clean Act will mean a safer, healthier future for all of us.

Today we joined @UCSUSA @votesolar and @MASSPIRG to relaunch our campaign to power Massachusetts with 100% clean energy. #Go100MA

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

@johannesepke Congrats!

[Environment Massachusetts @EnvironmentMA]

Massachusetts could install 10 gigawatts of solar — the equivalent of one million solar roofs — by 2030.

Together with local officials, environmental advocates, and business leaders, we're asking @MassGovernor to go big on solar.

https://t.co/sl0RDSP6Cb

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

From @grist, here's a cool opportunity for creative writers to imagine a positive future for our environment & our society.

https://t.co/TJCUHMuYVj

[Environment Massachusetts @EnvironmentMA]

Last week's clean energy lobby day was a big success. Students from @StudentPIRGs met with 18 legislators and their offices to discuss #cleanenergy legislation. Thanks @seangarballeyMA and @MarjorieDecker for leading the way with the 100% Clean Act!

[Environment Massachusetts @EnvironmentMA]

It's "no accident" that Massachusetts is leading on solar power, said @BHellerstein. "It’s because of policies that were put in place on the state level more than a decade ago to support solar energy."

https://t.co/ITeQhUGLAB

[Joshua Basseches (joshuabasseches.bsky.social) @JoshuaBasseches]

Spoke with the Boston Globe's @dharnanoor for this story, which reminds us that many "red states" have enormous opportunities (which, in some cases, they have taken advantage of) when it comes to renewable energy:
https://t.co/kciYMdZ21l

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

Pleased to be quoted in this @dharnanoor story alongside @JoshuaBasseches.

Renewable energy is booming in red states, but Massachusetts can catch up! First step: @MassGovernor should commit to 1 million solar roofs by 2030.

https://t.co/Z5087zSaSL

[Lydia Churchill @lydiaschurchill]

Let’s go 100%! 14 students from @masspirgstudent met with 18 legislators and their offices to discuss #cleanenergy, last Friday. Inspired by their tenacity & passion for a cleaner future for MA.

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

@_JustinThompson Truly a bizarre building but much loved!

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

Thank you @seangarballeyMA for dropping by the @masspirgstudent @EnvironmentMA lobby day for 100% renewable energy today. The hat looks great on you! #go100MA

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

@jessemermell With this and (hopefully soon) Bakey on Harvard St, this is an exciting time to be a fan of baked goods in Brookline.

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

For Shabbat dinner tonight, I took a crack at making rugelach. Aesthetics are maybe 4/10 but they taste really good!

[Deirdre Cummings @DeirdreMASSPIRG]

Great series @MoranWriter, @gabrieman RE: #toxicPFAS. We must stop the problem from getting even worse by banning its use in so many products- food packaging, clothing, makeup, cookware &more. @repkatehogan @JulianCyr filed bill to do that-https://t.co/rZ9mtrU924 #MustActQuickly.

[Ben Hellerstein @BHellerstein]

Philly guy: It gave me a whole 'nother view of people in Boston.
Matt: A good view?
Philly guy: Yeah. [pause] A better view.

[Matt Shearer @MattWBZ]

We can be nice when we want to be. @wbznewsradio