Wednesday, June 26 at 10:30am. Church on the Hill (140 Bowdoin St., Boston). Join us in support of a critical climate justice issue alongside our Green Justice Coalition allies to fight for Project Labor Agreements in Massachusetts that ensure family-sustaining … 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
Thursday, June 20 at 7pm. Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). There are two open seats representing Newton and part of Brookline since both Kay Khan and Ruth Balser have decided not to run again. They will be tough … 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
Massachusetts does not permit the discarding of textiles into the trash. It’s more important than ever to divert these items to reuse and recycle streams whenever possible. The poster from Newton Sustainable Materials Division explains how. Check it out.
Tuesday, June 11 from 12:30-1:15pm. Online. Researcher and author Timothy A. Wise explains why industrial agriculture (Big Ag) is more a threat to the planet and humanity than a solution to hunger. Based on his book Eating Tomorrow: Agribusiness, Family … Read More
The ever popular Newton Swap Shop at the Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave., Auburndale) is open and runs through October 26. Open 7:30am-1:30pm every Thursday-Saturday, you never know what new treasures you will discover–and all for free. There are … 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
Thursday, May 30 from 10am-12pm. Boston College, Yawkey Athletic Center (140 Commonwealth Ave., Chestnut Hill). Congressman Jake Auchincloss invites you to his Massachusetts 4th District PFAS Summit. Navigating changing PFAS regulations has posed a challenge for municipalities as they seek … 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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