In the July 11, 2024 opinion piece “Massachusetts Residents’ Health Depends on Fossil Fuel-Free Buildings” on the non-profit news site Energy News Network, authors Lisa Cunningham and Dr. Wynne Armand equate the persistent residential use of fossil fuels to the … Read More
This week’s heat wave is yet another reminder about how our changing climate is impacting pretty much everything. That goes for all the floods, droughts, wildfires, hurricanes and other devastating weather events happening globally with increasing frequency. It’s overwhelming, right? … 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
As we begin to see temperatures rise above 90°F this week, a sharp rise in demand on the power grid will lead to increased fossil fuel consumption. The New England power system often sees demand peaking just as solar power … 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
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
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
Sunday, June 2 1-4 pm. Montclair Rd., Newton. Stop by this free, self-guided tour to meet neighbors who have taken steps to make sustainable improvements their homes–to increase comfort and reduce energy use. To start the tour, turn onto Moffat … Read More
Wednesday, May 8 from 12-12:45pm. Online. All are welcome to a virtual Lunch-Climate-Action monthly actionar, “Electrifying the MBTA’s Commuter Rail: A Climate Justice Solution” with Jackson Moore-Otto, Regional Rail lead for Transit Matters. The presentation will focus on the importance … Read More
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