On May 23, Green Newton hosted the Students for a Green World (SGW) student presentation and the GN 2016 Environmental Leadership Awards. The Environmental Leadership Awards recognize the contributions of members of the community who have contributed significantly to environmental efforts in … Read More
If you agree that we don’t need dangerous gas pipelines carrying more fossil fuel into Massachusetts and we should meet our energy needs from energy efficiency and more renewable sources click here to sign the Consumers for Sensible Energy petition asking state … Read More
Kudos to State Senators Cynthia Creem, Jamie Eldridge and the entire MA State Senate for their leadership in voting on May 25, 2016 to ban plastic carryout bags from large retail establishments in Massachusetts. Thirty two cities and towns have … Read More
Between the months of April and May, the City of Newton installed 340 Bigbelly Smart Trash and Recycling Units, including solar-powered models, in 170 locations throughout Newton. The new receptacles are beautifying our public spaces by eliminating visible waste, keeping … Read More
On May 17, 2016 the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court unanimously ruled that the Baker Administration and the Department of Environmental Affairs have failed to comply with the Global Warming Solutions Act. The court used the word “unambiguous” to describe a requirement of … Read More
The following resolution was passed unanimously on May 16, 2016 by Newton’s City Council: The City Council respectfully requests that the Department of Public Works develop a long range plan to improve the City’s recycling rate and reduce trash tonnage. Whereas, … Read More
The Sustainable-Enough Garden, written by a fellow Newton gardener, Rebecca Warner, is the book for you if you have tried to put expert advice on sustainable gardening into practice and found it was harder than you expected. Lots of us would … Read More
(The following post is curtesy of Clean Water Action.) Last week, the Massachusetts Senate voted in favor of passing S.2293, An Act to protect children and families from harmful flame retardants, sponsored by Senator Cynthia Stone Creem! This is a … Read More
“Envi Sci” is a unique month-long outdoor program for teenagers entering grades 7 through 10 in the Fall. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to enjoy the wilderness and learn about environmental science. While it is based at Bowen School … Read More
GN is posting the following action alert put out by Clean Water Action. We encourage you to contact Representative Kennedy regarding this important issue. ACTION ALERT: Urge Representative Kennedy to Fix the Toxic Substances Control Act! Call today. Congress … Read More
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