A broad spectrum of concerned environmental and health groups have been working to get the message out about the extreme human health and safety risks posed by a natural gas compressor station that Spectra Energy plans to build in Weymouth. … Read More
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Please contact your State Representative now in support of the Children and Firefighters Protection Act. On September 19, 2019, the Massachusetts Senate voted unanimously (38-0) to pass the Children and Firefighters Protection Act! Now the House must take action in … Read More
The Massachusetts Senate has voted unanimously (38-0) to ban certain toxic chemical flame retardants from children’s products, including toys and nap mats, as well as in upholstered furniture, window dressings, carpeting, and bedding made or sold in the state. Bill … Read More
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
Green Newton’s Schools Connections Group now has a website! Check it out at schools.greennewton.org or click on ‘School Connections’ on the top menu of the Green Newton homepage. You will find the latest updates on sustainability in the Newton public … 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
As the first day of school is fast approaching, a new study by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group(USPIRG) found harmful chemicals in everyday school supplies that could be in your child’s classroom or backpack. Here’s what all parents should … 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
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