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
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
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
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
An Act Combating Climate Change – a Massachusetts Senate Bill to watch and support
Is it possible, with the stroke of a lawmaker’s pen, to cause a significant drop in carbon emissions in Massachusetts, with minimal or even positive effects on the state economy? This is exactly what backers of a revenue-neutral carbon fee
Gubenatorial Candidates’ Stances on the Environment
UPDATE 10-27-2014: the Globe just published a nice color-coded chart with the 5 candidates’ views on environmental and other issues. Check it out here. A few weeks ago, when Green Needham went to compile the gubernatorial candidates’ current environmental positions,
Former Green Needham Intern Tackling Sustainable Development in Africa
Green Needham is always heartened to hear of young people devoting their energies to environmental justice, especially when they are from Needham! We are particularly excited to solicit your support for our former summer intern David Robinson, who is raising
The People’s Climate March in New York
The People’s Climate March will bring tens of thousands of people to New York to show their support for immediate action on Climate Change. World leaders will be gathered in NYC for a landmark U.N. climate meeting, presenting us with
Support the Updated Bottle Bill Ballot Initiative – Vote “Yes” on Question #2 in November!
Did you know that on November 4th you will be asked to vote on the Updated Bottle Bill? What is The Bottle Bill: The Bottle Bill is the nickel deposit on beverage containers. It has been in effect since 1982,
“Rally for Rosie’s Place” – This Weekend at Volante Farms
Visit Volante Farms this weekend, March 8th and 9th, and support their “Rally for Rosie’s Place.” When you shop at Volante’s this weekend and add fresh produce to their collection bins, Volante Farms will match every pound of your donation with more fresh produce,