Thursday, July 17, 5:30-6:30pm. Online. Join Community Action Works as panelists discuss the urgent issue of “forever chemicals” or PFAS. PFAS are linked to cancer and developmental problems. When they get into our drinking water, they threaten our health and … Read More
Plastic Free July is an annual event that began in Western Australia in 2011 and has spread across the globe. It aims to raise awareness of the amount of plastic in our lives by encouraging people to reduce their reliance … Read More
On July 5, Mothers Out Front Newton hosted a Heat Island Safari outside Newton City Hall and the Newton Free Library. Three teams of volunteers used infrared thermometers to measure how much the sun heats up asphalt, cement, brick, gravel, … Read More
As flowers bloom and lawns turn vibrant green, many Newton homeowners are planning how to maintain their outdoor spaces. But before reaching for chemical fertilizers and pesticides in pursuit of the perfect lawn, consider the risks—these products often contain toxins … Read More
Saturday, July 5, 1pm. Front Steps of Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). Learn how trees keep us cool. We’ll use infrared thermometers to measure the temperature of different surfaces in the sun and in the shade. We’ll see … Read More
The sun has come out and the New England winter seems finally over–maybe. But before you reach for the first sunscreen on the store shelf, read through the sunscreen advice from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). They have been researching … Read More
Friday, May 16, 7-9am. (Meetup times vary by start location, see below). Various points in Needham/Newton. Join Bike Newton on a ride Friday morning to Boston’s National Bike to Work Day Festival in celebration of National Bike to Work Day. … Read More
The New York Times recently published simple recommendations you can do to reduce consumption of micro- and nano-plastics. Below is the list of recommendations. The article also includes extra recommendations for babies and children. “Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to … Read More
Wednesday, April 30, 7-8pm. Hunnewell Elementary School (28 Cameron Street, Wellesley). Join pediatrician and chief science officer at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, Dr. Lindsey Burghardt, as she discusses “Climate, Kids and Health (Physical & Mental).” … Read More
Thursday, May 15, 7pm. Online. Recent studies have found small fragments of plastics known as microplastics in the human brain and in the arteries leading to the heart; the presence of these particles is also linked to adverse health outcomes. … Read More
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