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All Welcome to Green Drinks at the Bluebird Bar
Featured All Welcome to Green DrinksBaramor 45 Union St., Newton, MAJoin us on the first Tuesday of every other month at 7:30pm for Green Drinks at The Bluebird Bar, 1293 Washington Street, Newton. Want to meet others who care about...
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How To Use Online Tools To Plan An Electric Road Trip
Virtual EventPlanning a road trip in an electric vehicle (EV) is a little different than planning a road trip in a gas car, because you need to plan in time to charge. The good news is: many modern EVs have that kind of planning capability built right into their navigation systems, and there are great online...
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Harvard Voices on Climate Change: Extreme Heat and Health
Virtual EventFeaturing Satchit Balsari, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Harvard Medical School, this session will explore the growing threat of extreme heat and its impact on human health. From the risks facing workers and vulnerable communities to the mounting pressures on health systems and cities, the discussion will examine how rising temperatures are reshaping public...
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Plastic-Free Future: Protecting People and the Planet
New England Aquarium 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MAJoin Just Zero and Plastic Free Mass at the New England Aquarium for an conversation about the impacts of plastic on human health and the environment – and the solutions that can help protect both. Moderated by Kirstie Pecci, Executive Director of Just Zero and a leading expert on recycling and waste policy, the panel...
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2nd Annual Greater Needham-Wellesley Sustainability Summit
Olin Hall, Babson College 4 Babson College Drive, Wellesley, MAThe 2nd Annual Greater Needham-Wellesley Sustainability Summit brings together students, educators, municipal leaders, sustainability professionals, community organizations, and neighbors from across the region to learn, connect, and share ideas. This year’s theme, Rooted Together: Ecology • Community • Resilience, explores the connections between healthy ecosystems, strong communities, and our collective ability to respond to a...
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Green Your Halloween at Newton’s Pumpkin Smash
Newton City Hall War Memorial 1000 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MAStop by to crush your pumpkin, touch-a-truck, donate unwanted candy or costumes, and grab a bite from a local food truck all while learning about managing your food waste and composting. What will you do with your pumpkin after Halloween? You could put it in with your yard waste, but how much more fun would...
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Sustainability Cafe
Newton Free Library 330 Homer Street, Newton, MACome explore practical ways to live more sustainably—directly from your neighbors! Drop in for refreshments and a relaxed, interactive morning where Newton community members will share their experiences with eco-friendly improvements and swaps, including: Clean Energy & Energy Efficiency: Adding insulation, installing solar panels, and switching to heat pumps Sustainable Living: Composting, organic gardening, waste...
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Energy Help – Office Hours at Cooper Center
Featured Energy Help – Drop-In Office HoursCooper Center for Active Living 345 Walnut St., Newton, MAThe Cooper Center for Active Living 345 Walnut St., Newton Activity Room 1 Join us for a free, welcoming community event created to support you with your home energy needs. If you have questions about your energy bills, heating costs, or available assistance programs, this event offers a chance to get clear, one-on-one help in...
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How Ready is Newton to Move Away from Fossil Fuels?
Virtual EventWe've known for some time that electrifying our homes with technologies like heat pumps is one of the most effective ways to cut our reliance on gas and oil... but only a fraction of homeowners have done this. So... how ready is Newton to make this move? More specifically: How many homes have electrified? What...
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Energy Help – Office Hours at Cooper Center
Featured Energy Help – Drop-In Office HoursCooper Center for Active Living 345 Walnut St., Newton, MAThe Cooper Center for Active Living 345 Walnut St., Newton Activity Room 1 Join us for a free, welcoming community event created to support you with your home energy needs. If you have questions about your energy bills, heating costs, or available assistance programs, this event offers a chance to get clear, one-on-one help in...
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Electric Vehicle Battery Health
Virtual EventProspective electric vehicle (EV) drivers have a lot of questions about long-term battery health. Join this half-hour webinar to learn: the latest science on long-term EV battery performance and health, what factors impact the longevity of an EV's battery, and how you can check a particular EV's battery health. There will be time for Q&A.
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All Welcome to Green Drinks
Featured All Welcome to Green DrinksBaramor 45 Union St., Newton, MAJoin us on the first Tuesday of every other month at 7:30pm for Green Drinks. Location TBD. Want to meet others who care about the environment as much as you do? Head over to Baramor for Newton Green Drinks! It’s a fun, casual evening with people who are passionate about building a sustainable Newton –...