On Saturday, October 21, the two finalists in Newton’s Mayoral race, Ruthanne Fuller and Scott Lennon, shared their visions for addressing local environmental challenges over the next four years. If you missed the live event, you can now view it online via the link … Read More
At a hearing on October 26, Dr. Brita E. Lundberg provided compelling testimony in support of three bills pertaining to gas leaks and pipelines legislation at the Department of Public Utilities and the State Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committees: 1. House Bill H. 3391, … Read More
Single stream recycling adds convenience, but it can be confusing. Keep at mind that the only materials that should go in the green cart are: 1) empty bottles, jars, and containers made of metal, plastic, and glass from the kitchen, … Read More
As the changing color of the leaves signal the onset of the fall season, it’s time to say farewell to the farmers markets in Cold Spring Park and Elm Street in West Newton. Many thanks to the visitors, volunteers and vendors … Read More
The following was written by Matthew Wellington, the Antibiotics Program Director of U.S. PIRG (United States Public Interest Research Group), on September 27, 2017. It is also available in the original post HERE. The school year is well underway, and teachers everywhere are cranking out lesson … 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
Research from Vanderbilt and the University of California shows Eversource may have withheld available gas during the so-called “polar vortex,” according to an article in The Boston Globe. It is deeply disturbing that Eversource may have been manipulating the cost … Read More
Before Cleanup Have people and pets leave the room. Air out the room for 5-10 minutes by opening a window or door to the outdoor environment. Shut off the central forced air heating/air-conditioning system, if you have one. Collect materials … Read More
Do you need your leaves raked and want to support a great student activity in the process? Hire the Newton North Science Team! The Science Team is a competitive academic club that participates in a variety of science, engineering, and … Read More
Sunday was a glorious day for an outdoor festival and the atmosphere at the Green Expo could not have been more vibrant and energetic. The 45 exhibitors came together in the Newton Centre parking lot to help visitors see that sustainable living is … Read More
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