According to a study published this week by researchers at Columbia and Rutgers Universities and published in the journal The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, popular brands of bottled water tested contain hundreds of thousands of tiny bits … Read More
The continuing PFAS contamination crisis means that an estimated 200 million Americans across 2,800 communities may have water that contains unhealthy levels of these harmful “forever chemicals.” A home water filter can be a fantastic way to reduce the levels … Read More
The New England Aquarium Gift Shop sells plush stuffed animals, plastic toys and other single-use plastic items which are marketed to families with children. The sale of these products violates the very mission of the aquarium: New England Aquarium is … Read More
Dr. Phil Landrigan is a Newton resident and a leading global public health expert, scientist and pediatrician specializing in pollution and children’s health. When he learned that city councilors are considering Mayor Ruthanne Fuller’s request to fund artificial turf on … Read More
Toxic chemicals shouldn’t be in things children use every day. But they are. Children’s products can contain harmful chemicals like lead, cadmium, PFAS, asbestos, phthalates, bisphenols, and more. There is a solution! An Act for Toxic Free Kids (S175/H318) will … Read More
As daylight wanes and we head towards winter, it’s time to make sure you ride with bike lights. New for 2023, Massachusetts law now requires both a front white light and a rear red light and reflector at night. It’s … Read More
Fall is the best time to start transitioning lawns to organic. 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 … Read More
Thursday, October 19 at 7pm. Online. Induction stoves, long popular in Europe and Asia, are more efficient than gas or standard electric stoves. Some chefs and home cooks the the U.S. are now also making the transition to induction cooking, … Read More
The popular cooking magazine Bon Appetite recently wrote about the dangers of microwaving foods in plastic containers, affirming once again the health risks associated with using plastic to store and heat food items. Entitled “Definitely Do Not Put Plastic in … Read More
Join students from around the world in celebrating International Walk-Ride-Roll Day on Wednesday, October 4 by ditching the car and walking or biking to school (and work). Newton Safe Routes to School and Massachusetts Safe Routes to School are great … Read More
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