Tuesday, November 19 at 7pm. Congregation Dorshei Tzedek/Second Church (60 Highland St, West Newton) and Online. Affordable housing builder and advocate Jason Korb will explain the costs, considerations, and risks involved in this kind of development and offer suggestions for … Read More
Category Archives: Government
Since 2022, the United Nations has been negotiating an international treaty on plastic pollution. It’s a big deal. And in just a few weeks, the fifth and final round of negotiations are set to conclude at INC-5 (Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee) … Read More
Please note, that the discussion of the National Grid Grants of Location will no longer be discussed at tonight’s Public Facilities Meeting. That discussion has been rescheduled for December 4th. Gas is not safe, not clean, not green. The Massachusetts … Read More
Tell your U.S. House representative to oppose the Farm Bill’s pro-pesticide provisions. Sections 10204 and 10205 of the 2024 Farm Bill would override all the established state and local restrictions on pesticide use, including pesticides like chlorpyrifos and glyphosate, which … Read More
Monday, November 4 from 7-9pm. Lexington Venue (1794 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington). Boston, one of the world’s wealthiest, most-educated cities, made a fateful decision to spend billions of dollars erecting a new district along its coast — on landfill, at sea … Read More
Tuesday, October 29 from 12-1pm. Online. Considering upgrading your heating system? Green Energy Consumer Alliance can answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. Information on rebates and incentives for installations will also … Read More
Sunday, October 20 from 11am-4pm. Langley Road in Newton Center. Come see and “kick the tires” of the electric school bus on display at the Green Expo @Harvest Fair. The Newton Electric Vehicle (EV) Task Force will be joined by … Read More
Tuesday, October 15 at 6:30pm. Online. You’ve probably noticed your electric bills rising over the years. As we move to an electric energy system powered by renewable electricity, higher rates are a financial burden and a barrier to transitioning from … Read More
Negotiations have resumed on the climate bill! According to the Commonwealth Beacon, “The resumption of the discussions follows intense pressure from climate activists and environmental groups who want to see the Legislature pass a more comprehensive bill than what Healey … Read More
Monday, October 7 from 1-1pm. Online. The movement to codify ecocide, that is, the intentional (or negligent) mass destruction of an ecosystem, as an international crime is gaining traction, particularly in Europe and in nations disproportionately impacted by the effects … Read More
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