Introduced by actor and environmentalist Ted Danson, the documentary film We’re All Plastic People Now investigates the hidden story of plastic and its effects on human health. In an era of throw-away ease, convenience has cost us our well-being. We’re … Read More
Monday, February 5 from 7-8pm. Online. George Wuerthner is an ecologist and long-time grazing activist. He has published 38 books, many of which address environmental issues, including Welfare Ranching: The Subsidized Destruction of the American West. George will discuss the … Read More
Monday, January 22 from 11am-1pm (screening starts at 12pm). Massachusetts State House, Room 428. Did you know that plastic has been found everywhere from the deepest part of the ocean and remote mountain ranges to our bodies – even in … Read More
On November 2 on WBUR’s On Point radio program, hosts Daniel Ackerman and Meghna Chakrabarti led a discussion with a number experts on “How to Rid the World of Plastic.” The production of plastic has doubled in the past 20 … Read More
Saturday, October 28, meet between 9:30-10am. Hamilton Place. The Friends of Hemlock Gorge are looking for volunteers to help with their annual fall cleanup of the park. They will provide gloves, trash bags, and pick-up sticks. Dress appropriately for walking … Read More
Thursday, October 19 from 6:30-7:30pm. Virtual or In-person at the Simons Theatre at the New England Aquarium (1 Central Wharf, Boston). In the early 2000s, glaciers in Greenland started speeding up and melting, which led to a rise in sea … Read More
Begins Wednesday, November 1 from 12-1pm. Online. Join the “Dam Busters 101,” a series of 11 monthly lunchtime webinars on a variety of dam removal topics. Each webinar will feature an expert on a facet of dam removal and give participants … Read More
Thursday, September 28 at 7pm. Online. Did you know, each spring, thousands of migratory fish return to the Charles River to spawn in the lakes, ponds, and tributaries? Across Massachusetts, there is a growing movement to remove aging, defunct mill … Read More
We are all thinking of cleaning up the garden this time of year, with a focus on removing dead plants and preventing weeds from invading in the spring. Another thing to consider is how our yearly winterizing activities might affect … Read More
Millions of items are adorned with glitter, from shimmering makeup to sparkling wrapping paper. But the popularity of glitter and the sheer volume used in everyday products is posing a growing threat to our environment and health. Here are five … Read More
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