Green Newton is excited to share great news that Newton City Council unanimously approved the Home Rule Petition for Electrification that was submitted to the state legislature after Mayor Fuller added her signature. State approval would give our city the authority to … Read More
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Along with insulating your home, upgrading to a heat pump, and driving electric, going solar is one of the 4 top things you can do to help combat climate change at home. Imagine having your own source of renewable energy … Read More
One challenge of addressing the threat of climate change through policy and advocacy is maintaining hope through the process. We’ve all seen or heard the discouraging reports issued by climate activists and experts, but it is important to acknowledge our … Read More
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the governing body that has authority over ISO-NE, our regional energy grid operator. FERC currently has TWO open proceedings that will have huge implications on our energy system for years to come: ISO-NE … Read More
PBS Frontline presents a new series that traces decades of the fossil fuel industry’s history of casting doubt on the science of climate change and attempts to hold Big Oil to account. The films draw on interviews with world leaders, … Read More
Join the Environmental League of Massachusetts and WBUR on Wednesday, April 27 from 6-7:15pm at the WBUR CitySpace (890 Commonwealth Ave., Boston) and online for a forum with the candidates for governor moderated by Radio Boston host Tiziana Dearing. The … Read More
Newton Mothers Out Front members recently met with Mayor Ruthanne Fuller about MOF’s 2022 campaign, “Triage and Transition,” to reduce gas risk, pollution and waste and promote clean energy, efficiency and conservation. They shared Newton’s updated Interactive Gas Leaks Map showing … Read More
Regional cooperation is essential to meeting our clean energy goals. The road to decarbonization faces challenges from long-established regional rules that favor fossil fuel interests and stand in the way of clean energy. On Wednesday, March 23 at 4pm, speaker … Read More
The registration link has been corrected. (March 23) Concerned about the dangers of fossil fuels and damage to our climate? Wondering if it’s even possible to break our addiction to them? Join the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and friends online … Read More
The videos from “Home Electrification Series: A Step-by-Step Guide to Switching off Fossil Fuels and Going Electric in Your Home” are now available for viewing. The series included: 1: Home Energy Use 2: Building Envelope & Air Sealing 3: … Read More
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