In the July 11, 2024 opinion piece “Massachusetts Residents’ Health Depends on Fossil Fuel-Free Buildings” on the non-profit news site Energy News Network, authors Lisa Cunningham and Dr. Wynne Armand equate the persistent residential use of fossil fuels to the … Read More
If mosquitoes have been ‘bugging’ you this summer, you’re not alone. But before you reach for chemical solutions, consider prevention first. Here are some ways to reduce mosquito breeding in your yard and prevent mosquito bites. Mosquitoes breed in standing … Read More
There is a heat dome projected to come to the Northeast this week with temperatures in the low to high 90’s from Tuesday through Friday. Please prepare for the heat wave by making yourself aware of nearby cooling centers, installing … 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
Ever feel like your allergies hit harder each season? Brace yourself, because it turns out climate change is behind this escalating allergy onslaught. Climate change is not just about rising temperatures and extreme weather events; it also has a significant … Read More
There’s never been a better time to try vegan. The inaugural Newton Vegan Chef Challenge kicked off on May 1st. Local chefs have been competing for the dining public’s votes with creative and delicious plant-based menu options. Veganism is on … Read More
Thursday, May 23 at 7pm. Online. Dr. Sarah Evans, Assistant Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, will share the latest science on how pesticides impact health, children’s unique vulnerability, and … Read More
Newton’s Sister City Project with San Juan del Sur Nicaragua is now 35 years old, but we’re still going gangbusters and aim to be greener and greener every year. In our ECOSTOVE program (building efficient woodburning stoves with chimneys) we … Read More
Saturday, May 11 at 12pm (film) and 1:45pm (panel discussion). West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington St, West Newton). Join the West Newton Cinema Foundation in a screening and panel discussion of the film “Food Inc., 2.” This sequel to the … Read More
There’s never been a better time to try vegan. The Inaugural Newton Vegan Chef Challenge kicks off on May 1. Local chefs will be competing for your votes with creative and delicious plant-based menu options. Veganism is on the rise, … Read More
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