Green Newton’s Schools Connections Group will meet next on Thursday, March 14 from 3:45 to 5pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). Kids are welcome. The group’s goal is to establish “green standards” for Newton schools … Read More
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Here’s information for you to consider from the national magazine of the Sierra Club: As fish stocks continue to shift and decline in response to warming ocean waters, what types of seafood can one responsibly put on the table? To … Read More
The next meeting of Green Newton’s Schools Connections will be held on Thursday, April 11 from 3:45-5pm in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton). We are a forum for parents, students, educators – with … Read More
Did you know that Newton schools do not have enough recycling bins and most of them do not have accurate signs listing what materials are recyclable? We need volunteers from every school to fix this problem now! Please join our efforts to … Read More
The Newton Safe Routes to School Task Force (SRTS) is inviting Newton Public Schools students to participate in statewide a lawn sign design contest on “anti-idling.” This year the Newton SRTS is undertaking a campaign to reduce car idling at … Read More
The League of Women Voters is asking high school students to create 30-second public service announcements to raise public awareness about one aspect of climate change and suggest a course of action to help save the planet. Are there prizes? YES! … Read More
Boston Downwinders Working Group needs your ideas and support to assure a safe and healthy world for generations to come. Come hear the discussion on ‘Nuclear Urgencies: Pilgrim and Beyond’ on Saturday, February 2 from 2-4pm at the First Congregational Church … Read More
Bisphenol A, or BPA, is a synthetic estrogen that can disrupt the endocrine system, even in small amounts. It has been linked to a wide variety of ills, including infertility, breast and reproductive system cancer, obesity, diabetes, early puberty, behavioral changes in children … Read More
Kids at the Farm: Spring is open for registration and our early bird discount for Kids at the Farm: Summer applies now until March 17! Care for the chickens, plant and harvest produce and learn what it takes to grow … Read More
Supporters criticize the Governor; vow to return it to his desk in new legislative session. BOSTON—Today environmental, public health and worker advocates blasted Governor Charlie Baker for running out the clock on a much watched bill to protect children and … Read More
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