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Newton has created a climate action plan to dramatically reduce its impact on the environment and residents are an integral part of it. There are many ways in which you can contribute to the solving the climate crisis! This interactive … Read More
With continuing concerns for social distancing in the time of Covid-19, Newton Conservators will offer a series of free online talks given by some of their expert walk leaders in place of their usual Outdoor Walk Series. Each program will … Read More
It’s almost fall and time for the leaf raking (or leaf blowing) to commence. Consider keeping the peace and healthier air by raking leaves by hand or hiring a service that will use hand raking or an electric leaf blower. … Read More
HeatSmart Newton has vetted two installers of air source heat pump heating and cooling technologies and heat pump water heaters for its program–New England Ductless and Muirfield Mechanical. Residents can now get free site assessments and quotes for heat pump … Read More
Recycling Bin Rejects are the subject of this podcast from MassRecycle. Listen to MassRecycle President, Gretchen Carey, and Newton Director of Sustainable Material Management, Waneta Trabert, discuss recent changes for recycling in Massachusetts: what doesn’t go in the bin, and what … Read More
Did you purchase a new refrigerator over the tax free holiday weekend? Do you have an old second refrigerator or freezer wasting energy? Residential electric customers who recycle their old and inefficient refrigerators or freezers through the Mass Save® appliance … Read More
Due to the popularity of the incentive, homeowners can now get 100% off the cost of a Mass Save approved home insulation project through the end of September. Green Newton’s vetted partner, Homeworks Energy, is providing “virtual” no-cost assessments using smartphones … Read More
Owning a solar system can be a very worthwhile investment, especially as we start to convert to all-electric homes with heat pumps for heating and cooling, inductive cooktops, and electric vehicles. The 30% federal tax credit dropped to 26% in … Read More
Itching to get outside and enjoy the weather? Just remember, aerosol sunscreen and bug spray cans can’t be recycled. They can explode under pressure, which is dangerous at recycling facilities. Learn which packaging is recyclable with the Recycle Smart’s Recyclopedia. Instead … Read More
The Newton Swap Shop at Newton Resource Recovery Center (115 Rumford Ave, Auburndale) has now re-opened. There are many changes made for your and our safety. Among them: The Swap Shop is open on Fridays only 1st and 3rd Fridays of … Read More
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Opinion | The world is burning and drowning. We have to vote for the planet’s future.
Opinion by Eugene Robinson
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