Rhode Island is the first state in the nation to host offshore wind turbines, and it has big plans for more. The Ocean State recently announced that it will look to procure another 600 MW of additional offshore wind, in … Read More
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Join Sierra Club Massachusetts as they present two virtual plant-based events in January. Both events are free and open to the public. Our Sustainable Kitchen Cooking Class Tuesday, Jan 12 from 6:30-7:30pm Professional vegan chef Diana Goldman will teach you … Read More
On multiple dates through the month of December, S2A Modular–a builder of sustainable modular homes–is conducting free webinars on modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart home technology. This will be hosted by the CEO, Brian Kuzdas and Dean DeLisle … Read More
On December 6, Green Newton’s Environmental Youth Leadership Program presented ‘Greening the Holidays,’ a program to help all of us rethink our holiday habits and inspire us to consider the environmental impact of every gift that we give. The video … Read More
Center for Coastal Studies (CCS) is sponsoring the virtual film festival, entitled ‘Sea Change Film Shorts’, and the films will be available to stream FREE online anytime starting November 15 and running until November 23. Hosted by NPR/WBUR’s Barbara Moran, … Read More
On Thursday, November 5 at 7pm, join author Robert Devine for a virtual talk on his new book, The Sustainable Economy. The volume is an original, engaging guide to creating a sustainable economy that will combat global warming while also improving our quality of … Read More
In October, Newton resident Jay Walter presented a webinar on how the City’s proposed zoning ordinance addresses environmental concerns. You can view the video of the talk as he explains how the goals of Newton’s Climate Action Plan can be … Read More
All Massachusetts businesses and institutions are encouraged to register now for the virtual Fall 2020 WasteWise Forum! Taking place on Tuesday, November 10 from 10am-12pm, this free webinar will focus on strategies that organizations can adopt to support food waste … Read More
The documentary YOUTH v GOV is premiering at the DOC NYC Film Festival online from November 11-19. YOUTH v GOV is the story of America’s youth taking on the world’s most powerful government. Since 2015, twenty-one plaintiffs, now ages 13 … Read More
Newton (along with 16 other districts where signatures met the requirements) will vote on three ballots this November that are likely to influence future climate legislation: 100% renewable in Massachusetts by 2040 Transparency in the Massachusetts House legislative committee work … Read More
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