We’re thrilled to announce that Green Newton was honored with the Community Engagement in Energy Award at Mass Clean Energy Week 2024 for “outstanding contributions to Massachusetts’ clean energy future.” Together, we are making a real difference, and this award … Read More
Category Archives: Climate Change
Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm. Online. Ross Trethewey, P.E., M.Eng., and Building Engineer for This Old House and Ask This Old House, will talk about “Electrifying the Home – Where and When It Makes Sense.” Ross Trethewey is Principal of … Read More
Saturday, December 7 from 10am-3pm. Museum of Science (1 Science Pk, Boston). Are you interested in a green career or learning more about the industry? Join the Museum of Science for “Careers of Tomorrow,” an event focusing on equitable workforce … Read More
Honoring Native American Heritage Month, GBH, Vision Maker Media, and NOVA have released a collection of six short documentaries, Legacy of the Land, covering climate change in Native American communities. The first of its kind, the collection includes stories each … Read More
Newton’s City Councilors are considering a proposal for a Building Emission Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) that would benefit our climate by dramatically reducing the amount of fossil fuels being used in the city. The Newton Zoning and Planning Committee … Read More
(November 14, 2024) The Massachusetts Legislature passed sweeping climate legislation to empower the state’s fight against climate change and accelerate progress towards the state’s goals of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. “This comprehensive climate bill includes a wide … Read More
Monday, November 25 from 6-7pm. Online. What do rapid changes in the Arctic mean for wildlife, humans, and the climate? How is all of this going to play out in different regions and ecosystems around the world? Does understanding these … Read More
In a Project Drawdown analysis of how the global community can reduce food waste to help avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change, it ranks reducing food waste as the #1 solution that would limit end-of-century warming to 2°C. … Read More
Thursday, November 14 at 9am. Online. Embodied carbon in a building refers to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from the manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building materials. Such construction activity annually accounts for 11-23% of all emissions globally. … Read More
Boston University is hosting Mass Clean Energy Week, an exploration of the latest innovations and initiatives in clean energy. Throughout the week are opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technologies, participate in insightful discussions, and network with industry experts and fellow … Read More
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