Thursday, February 9 at 7pm. Online. With better awareness of BPA, PFAS, micro-plastic, and other hazards in our environment and in our bodies, concern over plastics pollution has been growing. Over the last 10 years, Newton has successfully eliminated the … Read More
Thursday, February 9 from 4:30 – 5:30pm. Online. Want to get involved in greening our schools? Join the next Green Newton School Connections meeting. (See agenda.) Green Newton School Connections (GNSC) is a collaborative group of students, families, educators and community … Read More
Talking to your friends and neighbors can have a big impact on their likelihood of taking climate action. One on one conversations, talking at your group meeting, forwarding informative articles by email — people tend to listen more when it … Read More
Wednesday, February 8 from 5-6 pm. Online. Almost all elements of the upcoming March 14 proposal for an operational override affect transportation, streets, sidewalks, bike lanes, student and senior travel, parks, sustainability and climate, and street trees. Join Bike Newton … Read More
Thursday, February 9 from 12-1pm. Online. Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts. Join this webinar to learn the latest on: … Read More
Fireplace flues are made from metal, and over time, repeated heating and cooling can cause the metal to warp or break, creating a channel for air loss. To seal your flue when not in use, consider an inflatable chimney balloon. … Read More
Thursday, February 9 from 7:30 -9:00pm. Online. Join the Newton chapter of Mothers Out Front as Lisa Cunningham from MOF Brookline and ZeroCarbonMa talk about their Brookline Climate Empowerment Plan and the success that they have had.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is poised to adopt key regulations, Advanced Clean Cars II, that will increase the percent of electric vehicles sold in Massachusetts every year AND reduce emissions from new gas-powered cars. Green Energy Consumers … Read More
The Village Bank and the City of Newton have awarded the first two grants under their new Climate Change Microgrant Project. Launched in October, the project is designed to support local advocates undertaking initiatives to address climate change by reducing … Read More
You may not be able to completely mitigate cold weather’s effect on your fuel economy, but you can do some simple things to help you operate your car more efficiently: Gasoline Engines: Park your car in a warmer place, such … Read More
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