Tuesday, September 12 from 7-8pm. Online. How is our commonwealth battling climate change, and what will it mean for you? Congregation Or Atid in Wayland is pleased to host Massachusetts Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer as she discusses this and other … Read More
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PFAS are a class of over 12,000 chemicals that are toxic at low levels. Despite their toxicity, PFAS are used in many everyday items, like clothing, dental floss, food packaging, cookware, personal care products, and more. PFAS is also especially … Read More
The wait is over! Massachusetts just announced three new changes to the state rebate program for electric cars, MOR-EV, that will make electric vehicles (EVs) more accessible to more people in Massachusetts. All three changes stem from last year’s climate … Read More
Please contact state legislators to advocate for the support of Electric New Buildings Statewide: An Act relative to the electrification of new and substantially remodeled or rehabilitated buildings (H.3183 / S.2115). See the summary sheet. Sponsor: Representatives Khan and Livingstone, … Read More
Wednesday, July 26 at 7-9:00pm. Online. The Green Energy Consumer’s Alliance is holding a webinar to spread the word on how to save money on an electric vehicle. Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, … Read More
The concern about heat islands has been the latest concern I hear mentioned frequently. There is no doubt that pavement and buildings increase the heat in an area. But what has been the actual impact of the new development in … Read More
Tuesday, July 18 at 7pm. Online. Sierra Cape Cod’s virtual speaker series continues with a talk by Massachusetts Senator Julian Cyr addressing the intent and impact of “An Act to Protect Massachusetts Public Health from PFAS,” the proposed legislation he … Read More
Mothers Out Front Massachusetts and members of several other environmental groups recently testified in writing and in person at the building decarbonization hearings at the State House. Thanks to your voices supporting the Clean Heat Standard bill last week, there are … Read More
Green Newton supports transitioning to clean heat for homes, schools, and other buildings. Some of the work to make that a reality is happening at the Massachusetts State House this summer. In July, there will be two legislative hearings at … Read More
Plastic pollution has increased over the last 30 years and now presents as a global problem that requires collective action to solve. Plastic has become so abundant it is constantly all around us — in our homes, schools, workplaces, and … Read More
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