Environmental injustice, including the proliferation of climate change, has a disproportionate impact on communities of color and low income communities in the United States and around the world. The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Environmental and … Read More
Confused about how to best improve the energy efficiency of your home, take advantage of incentive programs, or want to work towards getting fossil fuels out of your home? Insulation, cold drafts, ice dams, heat pumps, induction cooktops are all … Read More
Join the Boston Globe for the Zoom webinar ‘Why Climate Policy Can’t Wait’ on Wednesday, July 8 from 12:30-1:15pm EDT. With the pandemic still raging, the economy in meltdown, and calls for racial justice gaining greater momentum, what has happened to the political prospects … Read More
Most cling wrap is made from polyvinyl chlorides (PVC), a flexible form of plastic used in a variety of consumer goods including plastic cling wrap. PVC releases dioxin–a toxin known to cause reproductive and developmental human health issues–during manufacture, use, … Read More
In this Ecological Landscaping Association webinar on Thursday, July 9 at 12pm, Dan Jaffe Wilder will introduce you to some of the hundreds of plant species found in the various habitats along nearly 3 miles of trails and 14 gardens … Read More
On Thursday, July 16 from 10:30am-1:30pm, the Ecological Landscaping Association will offer a class on all aspects of soil composition and soil health. Trevor Smith will discuss soil’s role in sustainability and combating climate change. The class will provide you … Read More
The organization Keep Newton Beautiful recently tackled one of the toughest litter cleanup challenges out there by cleaning up along the MBTA’s D line tracks between Newton Centre and Newton Highlands. The team filled more than 50 large bags of … Read More
Green Newton’s vetted partner, Homeworks Energy, is providing VIRTUAL no-cost home energy assessments using smartphones during the COVID-19 restrictions. Through the end of July, get 100% off the cost of an approved home insulation project (normally 75% of the cost … 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
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