As you may know, the Massachusetts legislature is currently debating a solar bill and in the next few weeks, they will begin debating a wider “energy omnibus” bill, including offshore wind, electric vehicles, energy efficiency. We know from a 150-2 … Read More
Monthly Archives: February 2016
We have an opportunity this year to fight against an invisible health threat that pervades our environment, our homes, and our bodies: flame retardant chemicals! For years, these toxins have been added to consumer items like upholstered furniture and children’s products, based … Read More
Please tell Governor Baker to take the next step to support a market-based strategy in Massachusetts to reduce the impact of climate change by placing a price on carbon. Prices for fossil fuels do not reflect the true costs, including the health … Read More
Green Newton is pleased to be an endorser of the Fiscal Year 2017 Green Budget, produced by the Environmental League of Massachusetts. Right now our State Representatives are waiting to hear whether funding for environmental programs is important to you. The Massachusetts House … Read More
Great tips for safer Household Cleaning Products that you can download in attached pdf, including: Ingredients and products to avoid | Safer Alternative ingredients and products | Non-toxic Household Cleaner Recipes Download the PDF now: Cleaning Product Health Tips Sheet … Read More
Governor Baker’s MBTA Control Board recently presented two proposals, including one that would raise some T fares by over 10%. The administration also declared that passes were separate than fares and could be raised by any amount… at any time. Here’s what you … Read More
Eat fresh, eat local! Newton Community Farm offers the equivalent of 80 weekly shares of produce for pick-up from June to October. Some participants sign up for alternate week shares, with pick-up every other week. Newton Community Farm is now accepting applications for … Read More
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