“Stop Food Waste and Feed the Hungry in Boston at 8 p.m.” That intriguing opportunity caught the eye of Green Needham member Jay Delaune, who was perusing the volunteer listings on VolunteerMatch.org. One click led him to the volunteer page
It is easy to advocate for more renewable energy and more green jobs. But increasing the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS)? Although that may sound complicated and technical, it’s actually a crucial issue which is not hard to understand. Mass Energy
Is putting a price on carbon pollution an idea whose time has come in Massachusetts? The hundreds of constituents who poured into the State House during June to support this policy certainly think so. Advocates of carbon pricing, including many
Viewers of Needham’s July 4th parade responded enthusiastically to the unexpected sight of a 12-foot float traveling down the street with no vehicle pulling it. Featuring replicas of solar panels and wind turbines, the Needham League of Women Voters/Green Needham
On Saturday, April 29, people from all over the country will be marching for climate, jobs, and justice at the People’s Climate March in Washington D.C. For those who cannot travel to Washington, plans are now in place for a Boston
Green Needham’s Solar Team is planning to greet spring with a renewed push on bringing more solar installations to Needham and beyond. We’ve had some lively discussions via phone and email over the past few months and will be holding
Get ready for April! Our voices are needed now more than ever to rally for climate action and for science. On Earth Day, April 22, the Boston Rally for Science will serve as a sister march for the March for
The climate change film Time to Choose has been rescheduled, after having been cancelled last month due to weather. How can we, as individuals, address the climate crisis? On Sunday March 12, at 3 p.m., the powerful 90-minute climate change film, Time to Choose will
Mass Energy, a non-profit with a mission to make energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable, has launched a new limited-time program which enables people to buy an electric vehicle at a discount. Drive Green with Mass Energy is the first
The numbers are impressive — including the many protests over the summer, over 150 people have willingly been arrested in nonviolent actions to protest a natural gas pipeline extension in West Roxbury. The protests at the pipeline work sites are
