Alan Clayton-Matthews provides an economist’s view of climate change

Congregational Church of Needham 1154 Great Plain Ave., Needham, MA

As part of its Climate Change Cafe series, the Environmental Ministry Team of the Congregational Church of Needham has invited an economist to give his perspective on the effects of climate change. Dr. Alan Clayton-Matthews, of the Northeastern University Department

Massachusetts Wind Working Group October 2012 Meeting

Aeronautica Windpower 11 Resnik Road, Plymouth, MA

Join the Massachusetts Wind Working Group at Aeronautica Windpower, 11 Resnik Road, Plymouth, MA, for a meeting about "Challenges to Wind Development." Jay McCaffrey, Sierra Club, will talk about the recent report Clean Energy Under Siege. The panel will also

Needham hosts MCAN panel on a Carbon Tax

Needham Public Library 1139 Highland Ave., Needham, MA

Green Needham is hosting the October Massachusetts Climate Action Network Steering Committee Meeting at the Needham Public Library. The topic of discussion at the October 23rd meeting (7:00 - 8:45 pm) will be “Tax the Bads, Not the Goods: Is

Election Day 2012

Don't forget to vote today! Read our Q&A with the 4th District Congressional Candidates (Sean Bielat and Joe Kennedy).

Solar Open House

Home of Ken Farbstein 307 Brookline Street, Needham, MA

Do you  have a south-facing unshaded roof? You would probably be a good candidate for solar electricity.  Find out about residential solar at a Solar Open House this weekend at the home of Ken Farbstein, who had solar electric panels

Free

Mass Energy Consumers Alliance 30th Anniversary Dinner and awards ceremony

Colonnade Hotel 120 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA

Each year, Mass Energy Consumers Alliance holds an annual meeting and dinner to recognize organizations that have contributed to making energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable in Massachusetts. This year's meeting, its 30th Anniversary, will be held on Tuesday, December

Weatherization Workshop For Cape-Style Homes

Needham Historical Society 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA

Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! Green Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types of housing in Needham – capes,

Free

Colonials and Ranches Weatherization Workshop

Needham Historical Society 1147 Central Ave., Needham, MA

Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! Green Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types of housing in Needham – capes,

Free

MCAN Meeting – Waste Policies for Reducing Climate Emissions

Cary Memorial Library Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA

Mass Climate Action Network's first climate education and steering committee meeting of 2013 will take up the topic of "Waste Policies for Reducting Climate Emissions" on February 7th at the Cary Library in Lexington. Lynne Pledger of Clean Water Action