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Author: Susan McGarvey

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What is One Person To Do?

What is One Person To Do?

Are you increasingly concerned about climate change and feeling rather helpless? Do you feel like your actions won’t really make a difference? Ironically, the best way to snap out of the climate action blues is to actually take some action.

Susan McGarvey September 29, 2019February 13, 2021 Food/Diet-Climate Connection-LG, Living Green Read more

Two Needham “First Lego” Teams Go to State Championships

Two Needham “First Lego” Teams Go to State Championships

The bell rang at 9am on Saturday November 21st, marking the start of the 2015 FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Qualifier tournament at Newton North High School. Twenty-eight teams of 4th– 8th graders were present for the big day, all with

Susan McGarvey December 5, 2015February 15, 2017 Energy at Home-LG, Food/Diet-LG, Schools Read more

Nine from Needham Make Their Voices Heard at the State House

Last month, a small group from Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley answered Pope Francis’ call to respond to climate change, and the MA Interfaith Coalition for Climate Action was born. They began to reach out to other houses of worship, and planned

Susan McGarvey November 15, 2015September 28, 2016 Advocacy, Climate Change, Houses of Worship, Legislation, State Read more

ACTION DAY at the State House Tuesday, Nov. 10

Our legislators are making key decisions about the energy future of our state: more fossil fuel infrastructure or more renewable energy?  A big rally is planned for 10 am on Tuesday, November 10 at the State House, followed by meetings

Susan McGarvey November 2, 2015November 2, 2015 Advocacy, Legislation, State Read more

Please Support Sen. Barrett’s Carbon Pricing Bill on Oct 27th

A hearing by the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy has been set for Sen. Mike Barrett’s (D-Lexington) carbon pricing bill, S. 1747, An Act combating climate change: Date:  Tuesday, October 27th at 1:00 pm Location: State House, Hearing Room B-1 WE NEED

Susan McGarvey October 21, 2015October 20, 2015 Advocacy, Climate Change, Legislation Read more

Follow-up to “Answering the Call: An Interfaith Gathering for Climate Action”

 Just one week ago on October 12th, 550 people assembled at Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley to take part in “Answering the Call: An Interfaith Gathering for Climate Action.”  The sanctuary overflowed as the crowd responded to the call to act on the

Susan McGarvey October 20, 2015March 30, 2016 Advocacy, Climate Change, Houses of Worship Read more

Heal the Earth Dinner with Bill McKibben

On Thursday, April 26 11 Needhamites attended an Eco-Friendly dinner and heard environmental activist, author and speaker Bill McKibben of 350.org. Captured in the photo were: Left to right in rear: Mike Stern, Carol Brown, Lisa Bond, Deborah Baldwin, Paul

Susan McGarvey May 1, 2012 Advocacy Read more

Dinner with Climate Activist Bill McKibben

Healing Earth: An Interfaith Evening of Connection, Community, and Commitment will take place on Thursday, April 26. There will be a vigil at 5:30 p.m. at the JFK Street Bridge, then a walk (about 20 minutes) to Harvard Square and

Susan McGarvey April 17, 2012 Uncategorized Read more

Lighting Efficiency

I heard the following on the NPR show Living on Earth this morning. I was particularly interest to learn that the amount of mercury in CFL’s is getting smaller over time. YOUNG: It’s Living on Earth, I’m Jeff Young. Republican

Susan McGarvey July 17, 2011 Uncategorized Read more

LWV honors Eleanor Rosellini

At the June 8 Annual Meeting of the League of Women Voters of Needham, Eleanor Rosellini received the League’s Greta Schirmer award.  This award is given each year to honor Greta Schirmer – a member who died in 1980 and

Susan McGarvey June 11, 2011July 15, 2011 Green Needham Read more
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