The New York Times recently published a short video titled, “Microplastics Are in Our Brains: What Does That Mean?” At 2:30 minutes, it is an easy to digest summary of the issue and what we can do about it.
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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
Saturday, April 12, 12-3pm. McMullen Museum (2101 Commonwealth Avenue, Brighton). In celebration of Earth Day, the McMullen Museum invites visitors of all ages to participate in an afternoon filled with games, music, and artistry celebrating the earth, the arts & … Read More
Thursday, April 3, 7pm. Online. Experts Jennifer Forman-Orth and Doug Bidlack will talk with us about mosquito biology, the real science about what you can do to avoid getting mosquito bites, and how state mosquito control helps prevent exposure to … Read More
Monday, April 7, 12-1:30pm. Online. Learn how to motivate action to stop air pollution to protect health in this webinar. Let’s protect our health and protect the climate by addressing the impact of pollution. Dr. Phil Landrigan will present the … Read More
Pesticide-free zones are important for the health of children, families, pets, the environment and the community. Show that your yard is a nature nurturing habitat with one of these eye-catching “Pesticide-Free Zone” signs. Eight inches in diameter, these aluminum enameled … Read More
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Energy Initiative (MITEI) Deputy Director for Policy Christopher Knittel, a professor in the MIT Sloan School, is leading a promising new initiative called the Climate Action Through Education (CATE) program, an interdisciplinary climate change curriculum for … Read More
Helpsy is a company that takes your unwanted textiles–in good or worn condition as long as they are clean and dry. They offer curbside pick up as well as drop off at convenient collection bins around Newton. Funds raised through … Read More
Thursday, March 27, 6:30-9pm. Newman Elementary School Auditorium (1155 Central Avenue Needham). Join a special screening and discussion of “Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics,” an award-winning 2024 documentary investigating our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of … Read More
Many brands of chewing gum contain an ingredient called “gum base” which can contain synthetic materials such as polyethylene and polyvinyl acetate. The same chemical ingredients in gum base can also be found in shampoo bottles, carrier bags and glue. … Read More
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