Tuesday, February 11, 7pm. Online. How is our commonwealth doing in the climate change battle, and what will it mean for you? Congregation Or Atid, in partnership with Jewish Climate Action Network, is pleased to once again welcome Massachusetts Climate … Read More
Recently, Newton’s Electric Vehicle Task Force, in collaboration with Green Newton, researched the possibility of applying for a federal grant to bring electric school buses to Newton Public Schools (NPS). Unfortunately, a combination of logistical and administrative hurdles ultimately made … Read More
Can’t we just let our kids be kids and enjoy the innocence of childhood? Do we really need to talk about climate change with them? I’m a big advocate for talking with kids (and everyone!) about climate change and, specifically, … Read More
Thursday, February 6, 7pm. Online. Join Beyond Plastics for a talk with Laura Vandenberg, PhD, professor of environmental health sciences at UMass Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Sciences. Laura’s research explores how exposures to chemicals early in life … Read More
The Greener Plate Challenge 2025–a 10-day free, fun email campaign for anyone who wants to learn how to eat more healthily and save the planet–is on from February 4-13! The Challenge: Once you sign up, you will get a single … Read More
Thursday, January 16, 6:30-8:30pm. The Public Library of Brookline, Brookline Village Library (361 Washington Street Brookline). Learn about the dangers lurking in everyday plastics and how they affect our well-being. Discover what steps Brookline is taking to address this issue. … Read More
Do you buy necessities online or still have some holiday shopping to do? Do you want a marketplace that has sustainable products and uses eco-friendly shipping materials? If so, you may be interested in Lochtree, an online marketplace focused on … Read More
Wednesday, January 22, 7pm. Online. On Monday, September 23, 2024 California Attorney General Rob Bonta launched a game changing lawsuit against ExxonMobil, the largest producer of single-use plastic polymers, for its role in deceiving the public about plastic recycling and … Read More
Summary: Last week, the Zoning and Planning (ZAP) Committee advanced the proposed Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) to the full City Council. At yesterday’s City Council meeting, a proposed amendment failed, and a final vote on BERDO was … Read More
Tell your U.S. House representative to oppose the Farm Bill’s pro-pesticide provisions. Sections 10204 and 10205 of the 2024 Farm Bill would override all the established state and local restrictions on pesticide use, including pesticides like chlorpyrifos and glyphosate, which … Read More
Recently on Twitter