Electric vehicles (EVs) are only as good for the climate as the sources used to generate electricity. In New England’s relatively clean electricity mix, that means EVs reduce emissions by 75% on a per-mile basis compared to gas-powered cars. Thanks … Read More
Vehicle electrification to lower greenhouse gas emissions will largely be driven by better batteries. Though the current technology is good enough for early-adopters, how will better tech move us towards an all-electric future as quickly as possible? Join Green Energy … Read More
Greenspot is donating free charging for electric vehicles (EV) at all of their stations nationwide to encourage people to continue to think green during the stressful and uncertain days brought on by the effect of the COVID-19 outbreak. The charging stations … Read More
Green Newton wants to acknowledge Newton Representative Kay Khan for her inspiring leadership. She is our local champion for action on both climate change and traffic congestion. Thanks to her work in the State House the Transportation Bond Bill (H4508) … Read More
People ask, “How can Green Newton support the Northland Newton development? After all, development is the opposite of green, right?” Actually, no. Development is sustainable when it generates far fewer greenhouse gas emissions than comparable buildings. Sustainable development is extremely … Read More
If built today, Northland would be the biggest Passive House development in Massachusetts. Passive House is the most efficient building standard in the world. It is increasingly being encouraged, especially for new construction buildings. It’s the best path to ‘net … Read More
Lois Levin, Chair of Green Newton’s Transportation Committee, spoke at the February 19 meeting of the Newton City Council’s Public Safety and Transportation Committee on transportation priorities for the City. Below are her remarks. Testimony (February 19) from Green … Read More
Transportation across Massachusetts is in crisis. And it is time to fix it. Statewide improvements to transportation equity, congestion, climate, reliability, and affordability are long overdue. At long last, the Massachusetts Legislature is expected to consider measures to address this … Read More
The MBTA and the Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) are looking for input from seniors and people with disabilities about how to improve the design of the Newtonville, West Newton, and Auburndale Commuter Rail Stations. Participants will receive Amazon … Read More
This event has been postponed due to the temporary closing of the Newton Free Library. Please check back on the Green Newton website and enews for future rescheduling. In Massachusetts, transportation produces more greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than any other … Read More
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