Wednesday, June 12 at 7pm. Online. What are “embodied carbon”, “operational carbon”, and “net-zero emissions”, and why are these so fundamental to any discussion of climate change? What needs to be done to address these issues? This webinar will help … Read More
Max Harthorne was the president of the school’s Sustainability Squad this past year and is a recent graduate of Newton South High School. As president of the Newton South High School Sustainability Squad, Max Harthorne makes sure to stay true … Read More
In Framingham, Massachusetts, there is not much to see for the commissioning celebration that Eversource is hosting today, but that is a feature of this clean energy technology. With its pipes and boreholes five feet below the pavement the focus … Read More
Thursday, June 6 from 7-8:30pm. Online. In Newton, 23% of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from 293 large commercial buildings. To meet Newton’s Climate Plan goal of reducing GHG emissions to zero by 2050, the emissions from these buildings … Read More
Wednesday, June 5 at 7pm. Online. New England is currently warming faster than the global average. As a result, southern New England is now a global hot spot of decreasing snow cover and throughout New England, annual precipitation has increased … Read More
Saturday, June 15 from 4-6pm. RSVP for location. Meet old friends and make new ones at a house party to support Green Newton. Join us for great conversation, delicious appetizers, and a chance to learn more about Green Newton’s upcoming … Read More
Though you may not be familiar with the terminology, Newton’s City Councilors are considering a proposal for a new BERDO ordinance that would benefit our climate by dramatically reducing the amount of fossil fuels being used in the city. Below … Read More
Thursday, May 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Parish Hall (1326 Washington Street, Newton). In Newton, about 23% of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from about 293 large commercial buildings. In order to meet Newton’s Climate … Read More
Now through June 8. Umbrella Arts Center (40 Stow St., Concord). “TAPPED IN” is an innovative art installation at the intersection of art and science that combines outdoor public art with an indoor educational gallery display. Inspired by the concept … Read More
Thursday, May 30 at 7 pm. Online. Massachusetts has a mandate to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. Many bills that would support efforts to decarbonize and enhance resilience are pending in the State Legislature. Legislators hope to … Read More
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