The Newton City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee will meet on Monday, July 22 to continue its deliberations about the BERDO proposal. The proposed ordinance pertains to existing non-residential buildings that are larger than 20,000 square feet in size. The … Read More
Tuesday, July 30 at 5pm. Online. What will our planet’s greatest cultural and historic sites look like in the next 10, 100, or 1,000 years? From the Pyramids of Giza to the Lagoon of Venice, iconic locations across the world … Read More
Saturday, July 27 from 10am-3pm. MIT Ray and Maria Stata Center (32 Vassar Street, Cambridge). FIRE Summit Greater Boston: Progress Toward Renewables is a FREE youth-led event to discuss the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy both in homes … Read More
Sunday, July 30 from 7-8pm. Online. Learn how to make healthy plant-based food with Chef Diana Goldman. The event is free and open to the public. After registering, instructions for joining via Zoom or phone will be sent one day … Read More
Sunday, July 14 at 1pm (Rain Date July 20). Boston Common (at the Parkman Bandstand). Due to weather concerns, the rally has been rescheduled to Sunday, July 14 at 1pm. Come join us to raise our collective voice to state … Read More
Wednesday, June 26 from 7:30-9pm. Paddy’s Public House (95 Elm St., West Newton). Newton Green Drinks invites you to join us for a fun and casual evening with other folks interested in building a sustainable city and beyond. No experience … Read More
Looking for an inspirational read this summer? Or just something new to try? Here are a few suggestions: Beyond Plastics has released a list of book recommendations selected by their staff. There is a variety of books on the natural … Read More
The Slotes made climate-friendly updates to their home, adding insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and more. Jon Slote of Newton, Massachusetts, is a proud grandfather. And he’s concerned about how climate change will affect his three grandchildren. Slote: “They didn’t … Read More
There is a heat dome projected to come to the Northeast this week with temperatures in the low to high 90’s from Tuesday through Friday. Please prepare for the heat wave by making yourself aware of nearby cooling centers, installing … Read More
You have an opportunity this week to make a big impact on fighting climate change on a local level. Please help make sure that Newton is taking vital steps we urgently need to drive down greenhouse gas emissions – and … Read More
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