On Wednesday, April 18 at 7pm at Newton City Hall in Room 211/Chamber, please come and show your support for a proposed ban of disposable polystyrene food containers in Newton. These are the ‘Styrofoam’ takeout containers, cups, plates, etc. which are hazardous to our … Read More
Category Archives: Water
Climate activists and students are invited to attend an important conference about the intersection of climate action and environmental action and a path to more effective responses in our communities: Revitalizing Ecosystems in Greater Boston to Survive Climate Change … Read More
The name Marjory Stoneman Douglas has now become forever associated with the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., last week. Who was Marjory Stoneman Douglas? She graduated from Wellesley College and became a crusading journalist, author, women’s suffrage advocate, and notably–a conservationist. She was … Read More
More water flows through the bathroom than any other room in the house. In fact, bathrooms account for more than half of all indoor water use. But advances in plumbing technology mean that newer faucets, showers, and toilets use significantly less … Read More
Your action is needed – call today and tell the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment that they should oppose H. 2777. In Massachusetts the federal EPA has the final word when it comes to regulating water pollution. Governor Baker’s proposed … Read More
Compared with hand washing dishes, a new ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher can cut your utility bills by more than $40 per year. A new ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher actually uses less than half as much energy as washing dishes by hand and will save, on average, 3,870 gallons of … Read More
President Trump’s administration recently announced plans to open up vast regions of the ocean to oil drilling — including an area off the coast of Massachusetts. Since then, governors of other states have spoken in opposition to the drilling plan, because oil … Read More
The average household’s water leaks can account for more than 10,000 gallons of water wasted every year and ten percent of homes have leaks that waste 90 gallons or more per day. Common types of leaks found in the home … Read More
Green Newton recently asked Newton City Council candidates to answer a set of 15 questions on environmental issues as they relate not only to the day to day operations and decision-making of Newton’s municipal government, but as the components of … Read More
Although it occurred over three years ago, the lead water crisis in Flint, Michigan still remains relevant to this day. It was what prompted the Department of Public Works to increase testing water for lead beyond the state mandate, and over the … Read More
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