Last month, as Massachusetts and 27 other states grappled with a dangerous and record-shattering heat wave, the Legislature passed a far-reaching climate bill that hastens the Commonwealth’s transition to renewable energy, zero-emission vehicles, efficient buildings, and clean forms of heating … Read More
The Charles River Regional Chamber (Newton, Needham, Wellesley and Watertown) is hosting the webinar ‘Dispelling Myths about Net Zero & Passive House Buildings’ on Thursday, August 11 from 9-10am. Recognizing the growing demand to make residential building energy efficient, an … 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
An initiative sponsored by the Ocean River Institute in Cambridge is designed to encourage people to participate in a friendly competition pledging to keep established lawns natural without the application of quick-release fertilizer and no chemical pesticides or herbicides. The … 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
For the past two years, 20 communities who are part of the Charles River Climate Compact (CRCC) teamed up with CWRA and Weston & Sampson to develop the Charles River Flood Model to predict flooding impacts of future storms and … Read More
Want to take a closer look at historic sites and landmarks around the City of Newton? Historic Newton is once again presenting walking tours this summer! We’ll be visiting the Mount Ida campus, Newton Cemetery, and more. We also have … Read More
Most people recognize the value of trees, but when it comes to climate change, trees really are an invaluable resource. Not only do they absorb carbon dioxide in the environment, but the shade they produce helps keep our neighborhoods cooler … Read More
On April 27 from 7:30-9pm, join the Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ) Housing Committee for a virtual presentation and discussion on a recently passed Massachusetts law that will make it easier for cities like Newton to change zoning laws … Read More
Mature trees sequester substantial amounts of carbon, something that saplings cannot accomplish for decades. So every loss of a mature tree contributes to the climate crisis. Moreover, the loss of even a single tree impacts air quality, heat levels, and … Read More
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