BOSTON (WWLP) - Tuesday brought the first-ever Sustainability Day at the State House, bringing climate change back into focus for lawmakers.

This planet-palooza, organized by South Hadley native Bella Yee, drew 30 tables and 40 table attendants to the Great Hall, showcasing initiatives spanning from compost pick-up services, to chemical-free soap to climate-neutral home improvements.

The state's first-ever climate chief spoke at the event, saying the time for action is now.

"We don't really get anything done unless we have healthy ecosystems and a stable climate. And we've lost our stable climate," said Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer.

The state took a climate loss last week, as President Trump cancelled funding already earmarked for an offshore wind farm. At an unrelated press conference

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