Last month, the Massachusetts legislature passed the Climate and Clean Energy Bill — a significant step forward in our state’s goals to address the climate crisis. This bill will: Decarbonize transportation Expand offshore wind Protect rate-payers Adjust renewables incentives Now, the … Read More
United States Postal Service (USPS) has now announced plans to purchase at least 40% electric vehicles (EVs) in their next generation of delivery trucks. This is a remarkable improvement from their original plan to purchase 90% internal combustion vehicles. While … Read More
Just days ago, state lawmakers passed a climate bill with overwhelming bipartisan support that will help transition Massachusetts to renewable energy. All that stands between the Commonwealth and climate action is Governor Baker’s signature. Tell Governor Baker: Sign the climate … Read More
Holtec International, the company decommissioning Plymouth’s Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, has proposed to dump millions of gallons of radioactive waste water from the now-closed station into Cape Cod Bay. This is a huge threat to the environment and public health … Read More
If you’re an MBTA bus rider in Newton, chances are you’re already alarmed by the many of the T’s plans to eliminate routes and frequency across the city. But those of us who never — or rarely — step on … Read More
Shave the Peak empowers people to use less electricity when it matters most. Become a member of a growing community committed to reducing electricity use at home on days when skyrocketing overall demand is met by turning on power plants … Read More
If you’re looking to ditch your car (and rising gas prices), look no further than the bus! With several bus routes throughout Newton, it is a great, sustainable alternative to get around town and beyond. Many of the routes even … Read More
Gas-powered leaf blowers are banned in the City of Newton between Memorial Day and Labor Day (Monday, September 5). Only one electric or battery-powered leaf blower per lot is allowed. All commercial landscapers who use leaf blowers in Newton need … Read More
Green Newton School Connections (GNSC) meets every month on the second Thursday from 4:30-5:30pm on Zoom. Their next meeting is on Thursday, June 9 (See agenda). Use Meeting ID: 824 8110 2832 with the passcode “green”. This will be the last meeting for … Read More
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is asking the public to keep an eye out for the invasive pest known as spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) during the spring planting season. There is a risk of egg masses being accidentally … Read More
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