A city in disarray. A region flooded to the brim. A continent begging for rain and relief. These became common images during the summer of 2022. News reports flickered each night with the latest on generational droughts and record-breaking deluges. … Read More
Is climate change on your mind? Not sure how to talk about it? Wondering how you can make a difference? In this three-session online class on Wednesdays, October 12-26 (6:30-7:30pm), educator and storyteller Peter Sakura will share with you the … Read More
On Wednesday, September 28 at 3pm ET, the webinar ‘Electrifying Your Home’ will cover the benefits of electrification for cooking, home heating/cooling and water heating, and a chance to get your questions answered by experts and people who have recently made these changes … Read More
The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act offers financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades to homes and for shifting to electricity for home energy and transportation. Rewiring America’s Savings Calculator can help you see how you can benefit from these financial … Read More
The Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Committee is hosting a webinar presentation ‘Planning Our Future: Climate Action at Home’ on Wednesday, September 14 at 7pm. Learn about energy improvements you can make to your home and how to get … Read More
The August 11 Charles River Regional Chamber webinar ‘Dispelling Myths about Net Zero & Passive House Buildings’ is now available on video. Though targeted for those in the development, building and real estate sectors, the content is of interest to … Read More
On Sunday, September 11 at 4pm at Cary Hall (1605 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington), Bill McKibben–climate activist, writer and founder of 350.org and Third Act–will speak about his latest book (and sign books afterward) and other topics. A prolific author and … Read More
Last month, as Massachusetts and 27 other states grappled with a dangerous and record-shattering heat wave, the Legislature passed a far-reaching climate bill that hastens the Commonwealth’s transition to renewable energy, zero-emission vehicles, efficient buildings, and clean forms of heating … Read More
Massachusetts State Senator Cindy Creem has shown a genuine commitment to her constituents to get climate solutions enacted into law. Nevertheless, it was her granddaughter’s concerns about the climate crisis that prompted her to do even more to work for … Read More
On August 7, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, allocating almost $370 billion for climate investments. The bill is the largest action ever taken by the US government to mitigate the effects of climate change. States, municipalities, … Read More
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It’s back! Join us on Sunday, October 16 from 11am-4pm on the Newton Centre Green for 2022 GreenEXPO at the Harvest Fair.
Come see the many options available to make your life greener. Click here for more info: https://greennewton.org/greenexpo-2022/