Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility released today its third comprehensive report regarding a 7,700-horsepower natural gas compressor station that Spectra Energy plans to build in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The report—a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the human health impacts of soil, … Read More
The key to a healthy lawn is healthy soil and good mowing, watering, and fertilizing practices. Healthy soil contains high organic content and is teeming with biological life. Healthy soil supports the development of healthy grass that is naturally resistant … Read More
On Thursday, Aug 29 from 1-2pm at the Brookline Senior Center (93 Winchester St, Brookline), learn how to eat a healthy plant-based diet based on whole grains, legumes, fruit, and vegetables. By eating a plant-based diet, you can decrease your carbon footprint … Read More
A Grocery List App that Caters to Your Values The GreenChoice app allows users to view information about the environmental impact and other aspects of certain grocery products.(GREENCHOICE) A lot of shopping apps help users get the best value for … Read More
The proposal to build a gas compressor station in the Fore River Basin poses a serious health risk, especially when in such close proximity to a dense residential area. This compressor is part of the Atlantic Bridge pipeline project to … Read More
The Charles River Watershed Association is warning people to avoid contact with river water after discovering toxic algae this week. River paddlers notified the association Monday that they saw blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, growing in the river, said Lisa Kumpf, … Read More
Last week, the Joint Committee on Public Health of the Massachusetts legislature took swift and decisive action to protect the health of kids and firefighters by giving a favorable report to legislation to ban toxic flame retardants in children’s products, … Read More
To inhibit weed growth on your lawn and garden, try covering areas with an extra layer of organic matter. You can mulch with compost, wood chips, newspaper, grass clippings, straw or most other organic matter. Avoid hay, since it may have unwanted seeds. Weed growth may also be … Read More
Join the Tour de Newton bike rides on Sunday, June 16 at 9am! Tour de Newton 2019 bike ride will have 10-mile routes starting in 4 villages – Newton Centre, West Newton, Newtonville and Waban — and City Hall. All … Read More
Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility (GB PSR) has raised serious concerns about the health and safety risks of a natural gas compressor station proposed by Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (a subsidiary of Spectra-Enbridge Energy) for Weymouth, Massachusetts. GB PSR … Read More
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