High temperatures increase risks of heat stress during physical education, sports, and other outdoor activities such as marching bands and cheerleading practice. And the danger increases as temperatures and humidity rise, especially on artificial turf fields that get significantly hotter … Read More
Thursday, July 25, from 7-8pm. Online. Join a virtual screening of a documentary about PFAS called “The Poison In Us All” with a discussion following the film on how to take action on a bill in the Massachusetts legislature that … Read More
Newton replaced the artificial turf fields at Newton South High School last year and is in the process of replacing the field at Newton North High School. The City has promised that the old material would be recycled and reused … Read More
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
The Slotes made climate-friendly updates to their home, adding insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and more. Jon Slote of Newton, Massachusetts, is a proud grandfather. And he’s concerned about how climate change will affect his three grandchildren. Slote: “They didn’t … 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
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