On August 7, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, allocating almost $370 billion for climate investments. The bill is the largest action ever taken by the US government to mitigate the effects of climate change. States, municipalities, … Read More
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Last week, the legislature took a significant step forward on the road to a net-zero future by passing the 2022 Climate and Clean Energy Bill. This bill’s key components move us closer to achieving the Commonwealth’s net-zero by 2050 mandate … Read More
Just days ago, state lawmakers passed a climate bill with overwhelming bipartisan support that will help transition Massachusetts to renewable energy. All that stands between the Commonwealth and climate action is Governor Baker’s signature. Tell Governor Baker: Sign the climate … Read More
Ride to Fresh Pond Cambridge – Tuesday, July 26 from 6-7:30pm Starting in Newtonville, the 11 mile group ride will take you to Watertown Square, down Arsenal Street, and then onto the new Watertown-Cambridge Greenway to Fresh Pond. Then the ride … Read More
The future is electric! So many manufacturers have committed to introducing new electric cars to their inventory. Get a sneak peak at the exciting line-up of 20 new electric cars that will be coming soon in this webinar by the … Read More
This week, we’d like to share an article written by one of our former interns, Emmy Tolsdorf, about how we can create a bike-friendly city just like Copenhagen or Cambridge. We continue to make progress towards this very important goal. … Read More
Biking is great for your health and the environment, but for longer distances or daily commutes, an electric bike might be worth the investment. E-bikes look and function just like regular bikes, except they have a motor that can help … Read More
If you’re an MBTA bus rider in Newton, chances are you’re already alarmed by the many of the T’s plans to eliminate routes and frequency across the city. But those of us who never — or rarely — step on … Read More
If you’re looking to ditch your car (and rising gas prices), look no further than the bus! With several bus routes throughout Newton, it is a great, sustainable alternative to get around town and beyond. Many of the routes even … Read More
Newton is home to almost 70,000 cars, which contribute over 300,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year. Our cars, along with our homes, make up the majority of greenhouse gas emissions in Newton. While we recommend driving an electric … Read More
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