Don’t want to wait until next week? Donate today! Your support will make an important difference as we ramp up our critical work in 2023, to help the Newton community combat the climate crisis and preserve our environment. We need … Read More
In July, Project Drawdown released a major update to its 2017 analysis of how the global community can implement currently available and readily scalable solutions to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. The report ranks food waste reduction … Read More
On November 15, New York Times journalist and podcast host Ezra Klein conducted an interview with Bill McKibben on The Ezra Klein Show entitled “Bill McKibben on the Power That Could Save the Planet.” According to Klein, “…For the first … Read More
Wednesday, November 30 at 5:30pm. GBH Studios (1 Guest Street Boston). As the world attempts to rein in the climate crisis, some of the biggest names in philanthropy are stepping up. Jeff Bezos, Hansjörg Wyss, Laurene Powell Jobs and others … Read More
If you’re shopping for a new electric vehicle (EV), there may be several key features you’re looking for: trunk space, driving range, and other attractive styling options that may sway your decision for you. As more EV models come out … Read More
On Thursday, November 17, Nathan Phillips, Professor in the Department of Earth and Environment at Boston University, and Dr. Dorie Seavey, a Boston-based applied research economist, spoke about the work of organizations and individuals who are dedicated to finding and … Read More
On October 24, 2022, NPR released the article “Recycling Plastic Is Practically Impossible–And The Problem Is Getting Worse.” Based on a recent Greenpeace report, it paints a dire picture of the plastics recycling industry and recycling statistics. Indeed, the plastics … Read More
Thursday, November 17 from 4:30 – 5:30pm. (Note the change in date for November.) Online. Newton’s Energy Coach Liora Silkes will join GN School Connections to talk about how schools and Green Teams can work together to combat climate change … Read More
Wednesday, November 16 from 7-8pm. Online. Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a conversation about heat pumps. Loie Hayes, the Energy Efficiency Coordinator for Green Energy Consumers, will interview Mike Simons, the Training and Development Manager for Abode Energy Management, about … Read More
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and Newton resident Barbara K. is looking forward to using her new induction stove and oven to cook up a delicious meal. When Barbara learned about the harmful pollutants her gas stove emitted, she … Read More
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Thrilled to see this important bill finally cross the finish line. Thank you to @RepRuthBalser @SalDiDomenico @JamieEldridgeMA & other legislative leaders for sticking with it & @MassGovernor for signing it into law! #mapoli https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/11/18/baker-law-conservation-land-massachusetts-preservation
It’s time to add REPAIR to the waste hierarchy! Change your mindset and think to repair before you choose to recycle or trash – it’s a lot more fun! Find a repair guide or video, or get help in a repair café or fix-it clinic.
Meat producers’ overuse of antibiotics is unhealthy https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/11/25/opinion/meat-producers-overuse-antibiotics-is-unhealthy/?event=event25 via @BostonGlobe
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Thrilled to see this important bill finally cross the finish line. Thank you to @RepRuthBalser @SalDiDomenico @JamieEldridgeMA & other legislative leaders for sticking with it & @MassGovernor for signing it into law! #mapoli https://www.wbur.org/news/2022/11/18/baker-law-conservation-land-massachusetts-preservation