On July 31, 2020 the Massachusetts House passed H.4912 (An Act creating a 2050 roadmap to a clean and thriving commonwealth) by an overwhelming majority (142-17). The Roadmap Bill establishes a net zero carbon reduction by 2050, requiring the state … Read More
There are critical bills coming up in the Massachusetts State House in the next few days that can forward environmental policy for years to come. If these bills aren’t passed by tomorrow, we likely won’t see climate or resilience state … Read More
On Wednesday, July 15, 18 organizations came together to hold a virtual rally urging the Massachusetts legislature to bring two key climate bills to a vote: H.3983, An Act to create a 2050 roadmap to a clean and thriving Commonwealth; … Read More
Right now, the federal government is reviewing the first large-scale offshore wind energy project in the nation (the 800 MW Vineyard Wind), and they need to hear from activists like you. Add your name to this petition to U.S. Secretary … Read More
Hi, this is Emma McKee and Cat DeGroot. This summer we created a youth community call to have discussions about topics surrounding current events and climate justice. We would like your help in getting the word out to anyone you … Read More
We have an urgent need for your help getting 2 key questions on the ballot this November. The problem: MA Legislators vote down climate bills in committee without transparency. The solution: Putting referendum questions on ballots in November in districts … Read More
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released a report that will shape offshore wind development for decades to come, starting with Vineyard Wind, and your voice is needed. Take a minute to register to speak at an upcoming … Read More
The agenda of our EPA to increase air pollution everywhere is racist, especially in Black communities where one in five Black children are affected by asthma, over a million families live within a mile of oil and gas operations, and … Read More
Is protecting the environment important to you? If so, when celebrating someone special, please consider giving: A Green Newton membership to support our critical work protecting the environment and fighting climate change A donation to Green Newton in honor of … Read More
As a way to spread the word about Green Newton’s new Take Action! tool and encourage our community to take action on climate change, readers have been sending in pics of their sidewalk chalk climate art. The latest were sent … Read More
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