We are in the midst of a climate emergency. Young people in all parts of the world, fearing for their futures, are planning a week of climate action from September 20-27 to demand bold measures to transition away from fossil
Food Rescue Program Off and Running at Needham High School
Handling leftovers at home is one thing, but what do you do with unsold food left over from a cafeteria that feeds over 1,500 students? Fortunately, food rescue is in great hands at Needham High School thanks to a partnership
What We Should All Know about the Latest Climate Science
Climate scientists are increasingly sounding the alarm about the need for bold action to address climate change. The October Special Report by the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the Fourth National Climate Assessment by the U.S. Government have
Tag Gas Leaks with Needham’s New Mothers Out Front Chapter
Are you concerned about gas leaks in Needham? The newly formed Needham chapter of Mothers Out Front is organizing a Tag Gas Leaks event in Needham on Saturday, May 11 at 1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Participants will meet at
Rally to Support Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit
A rally in support of a groundbreaking climate change lawsuit will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, October 29 at the Moakley Federal Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Way, in Boston. Is there a constitutional right to a habitable planet? The
GO GREEN Needham Spotlight: Parent Talk
The GO GREEN Needham campaign, launched in 2018 by Green Needham Collaborative and the Needham League of Women Voters, highlights green practices by local businesses and organizations and encourages participants to take next steps towards sustainability. Every year for the
Spotlight on GO GREEN Needham Participants: The Needham Channel
The GO GREEN Needham campaign, launched in 2018 by Green Needham Collaborative and the Needham League of Women Voters, highlights green practices by local businesses and organizations and encourages participants to take next steps towards sustainability. Make no mistake.
Spotlight on GO GREEN Needham Participants: Koko FitClub
Koko FitClub members may soon be turning green as they work out. When Koko FitClub opened in December 2009, owner Paul Romeo was already interested in issues of sustainability. He arranged for an energy audit and implemented the resulting suggestions
Spotlight on GO GREEN Needham Participants: Volante Farms
Volante Farms is well known for its nursery plants, local produce and grocery items, deli lunches, and impressive array of fresh apples in the fall, but — as they say on TV — “Wait, there’s more.” The summer rains that
A Pleasant Summer Surprise from the MBTA
It’s a bargain! The new $10 summer weekend pass on the commuter rail is now in effect and will let you avoid the hassle of driving and the expense of parking in the city. In May the MBTA announced a