Transportation accounts for 40% of Newton’s greenhouse gas emissions. Increased mass transit use is one way to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Below is a very brief summary of proposed changes to Newton MBTA buses. To see the full … Read More
Join Green Newton the next in our speaker series ‘Steps for Lowering Carbon Emissions’ in the Druker Auditorium of the Newton Free Library (330 Homer St., Newton) on Monday, February 25 at 7pm. Local author, Roy Morrison, will share his ideas for how … Read More
Please join the City for a public presentation and discussion about the update to the Newton Hazard Mitigation Plan on Thursday, February 14 at 7 pm in Room 204 of Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). The Newton Hazard Mitigation Plan is being updated … Read More
The League of Women Voters is asking high school students to create 30-second public service announcements to raise public awareness about one aspect of climate change and suggest a course of action to help save the planet. Are there prizes? YES! … Read More
Food waste is estimated to account for between 30 and 40 percent of the food supply. What’s more, all this wasted food is the biggest occupant of America’s landfills. Part of the problem boils down to the various labels you … Read More
Kudos to Newton City Councilor Alison Leary for leading efforts to strengthen Newton’s plastic bag reductions ordinance. On February 6, the Programs & Services Committee of the Newton City Council voted to ban the thicker plastic bags that are offered by some markets … Read More
Bentley University presents Peterson Tosacano in ‘Everything’s Connected’, a live comedy performance on gender, climate change and spirituality on Tuesday, February 19 at 6pm in the Koumantzelis Auditorium (Lindsay Hall, Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham). Experience the artful, playful, outrageously funny, and deeply moving … Read More
Newton is taking up important amendments to strengthen our plastic bag reduction ordinance on Wednesday, February 6 at 7pm at City Hall (Room 211, 1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). This includes adding a 10 cent fee on all store supplied check … Read More
The Newton Safe Routes to School Task Force (SRTS) is inviting Newton Public Schools students to participate in statewide a lawn sign design contest on “anti-idling.” This year the Newton SRTS is undertaking a campaign to reduce car idling at … Read More
Many residents are willing to pay an additional amount per month in the Newton Power Choice program for additional renewable energy. In fact, given the fortunate results of the City’s electricity procurement, the typical Newton electricity customer, who pays about $170 … Read More
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