BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Green Needham - ECPv6.14.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Green Needham X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Green Needham REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20120311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20121104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161006T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20160901T013907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160902T015850Z UID:6011-1475778600-1475785800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:League of Women Voters of Needham Opening Meeting: 2016 The Environmental Voter Project DESCRIPTION:  \nOpening Meeting is a League event for members\, guests and the public. This topic merges two issues at the heart of our League’s work: voting and the environment. \nThe presentation will focus on: \n\nThe latest research on environmental voters\nBig data in modern political campaigns \nHow to increase voter demand for progressive environmental policy\n\nFind out about Needham’s environmental voters! \nSchedule: \n\n6:30 PM:  Refreshments\n7:15 PM: Welcome and Announcements\n7:30 PM:  Guest Speaker Nathaniel Stinnett\, Founder and CEO of the Environmental Voter Project (EVP)\, Followed by Question and Answer Period\n\nRead event flyer \n  \n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/league-of-women-voters-of-needham-opening-meeting-2016-the-environmental-voter-project/ LOCATION:Needham Library Community Room\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20160303T031102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160303T031339Z UID:5546-1465844400-1465849800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Newton’s environmental speaker programs at the Newton Free Library: Chemicals without Harm: Policies for a Sustainable World DESCRIPTION: Mon.\, June 13  Chemicals without Harm: Policies for a Sustainable World (Ken Geiser\, UMASS Lowell)\n\n\nInformation is subject to change. Detailed information will be posted as becomes available. 7 pm in the Druker Auditorium.  Please contact info@greennewton.org for more information or check their website. \n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-newtons-environmental-speaker-programs-at-the-newton-free-library-chemicals-without-harm-policies-for-a-sustainable-world/ LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer St.\, Newton\, 02459 CATEGORIES:Activism,Health,Home END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160503T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20160411T190123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160411T190123Z UID:5661-1462303800-1462309200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Taking Action Against Climate Change: A Carbon Fee for Massachusetts DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts\, already a national leader in energy efficiency\, is poised to take a big step in accelerating the transition to clean energy as proposed legislation for carbon pricing gains support. \nA forum on the proposed carbon fee will be held at the Westwood Public Library\, 660 High Street\, Westwood at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, May 3.\n \nThe presenters will discuss the need for a carbon pricing program\, how it works\, who will be impacted\, and what it will mean for Massachusetts. Speakers are Marc Breslow\, Acting Director of Climate Xchange\, and Cathy Buckley\, Chair of the Massachusetts Sierra Club. \n  \nThe event is co-sponsored by the LWV-Westwood-Walpole-Dedham\, LWV-Needham\, LWV-Hingham\, and LWV-Sharon-Stoughton. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/taking-action-against-climate-change-a-carbon-fee-for-massachusetts/ LOCATION:Westwood Public Library\, 660 High Street\, Westwood \, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160410T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160410T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20160226T013247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160319T001640Z UID:5538-1460304000-1460309400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:75-minute documentary about food waste\, "Just Eat It" DESCRIPTION:A free showing of “Just Eat It\,” the award-winning film about food waste\, will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday\, April 10 at First Parish in Needham\, Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Ave. The 75-minute documentary was inspired by the book America’s Wasteland\, by Wellesley High graduate Jonathan Bloom. The movie has been called “equal parts education and delicious entertainment” and reflects the increasing concern that as much as 40% of the food grown in the U.S. is never eaten\, even though millions of people in our country are food insecure. After the film\, find out about local efforts to reduce waste and join us for light refreshments and discussion in Parish Hall. The event is cosponsored by Green Needham Collaborative and First Parish’s Green Congregation Committee. \nFrom the film producers: “We all love food. As a society\, we devour countless cooking shows\, culinary magazines and foodie blogs. So how could we possibly be throwing nearly 50% of it in the trash? \nFilmmakers and food lovers Jen and Grant dive into the issue of food waste from farm\, through retail\, all the way to the back of their own fridge. After catching a glimpse of the billions of dollars of good food that is tossed each year in North America\, they pledge to quit grocery shopping cold turkey and survive only on foods that has been discarded. \nIn a nation where one in ten people is food insecure\, the images they capture of squandered groceries are both shocking and strangely compelling. But as Grant’s addictive personality turns full tilt towards food rescue\, the ‘thrill of the find’ has unexpected consequences.” URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/75-minute-documentary-about-food-waste-just-eat-it/ LOCATION:First Parish Church in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Food ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160328T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160328T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20160303T030505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160303T031427Z UID:5545-1459191600-1459197000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Newton’s environmental speaker program: Gas Leaks & Transmission Lines DESCRIPTION:Green Newton’s environmental speaker programs at the Newton Free Library:\n\n\n\nMon.\, Mar. 28  Gas Leaks & Transmission Lines (Nathan Phillips\, Deb Crossley)\n\nInformation is subject to change. Detailed information will be posted as becomes available. 7 pm in the Druker Auditorium.  Please contact info@greennewton.org or check their website. \n\n\n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-newtons-environmental-speaker-program-gas-leaks-transmission-lines/ LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer St.\, Newton\, 02459 CATEGORIES:Activism,Green Communities,Health,Home,State END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160224T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20160208T200200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160208T200200Z UID:5490-1456340400-1456345800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Public Lecture by Naomi Klein DESCRIPTION:Capitalism vs. the Climate. On Wednesday\, February 24\, at 7:00 P.M.\, in Babson College’s Carling-Sorenson ​Theater\, New York Times bestselling author of This Changes Everything\, Naomi Klein delivers a powerful lecture on the critical importance of addressing the free market economy in efforts to preserve the future of our planet. As a leading critic of corporate globalization\, Klein will ask us to reflect on the connections between the market and the planet—and what roles we can play in creating a just\, sustainable future for all. Presented in partnership with the Arts & Humanities\, History & Society\, Management\, and Math & Science Divisions; The Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership; the Office for Diversity and Inclusion; and the Sustainability Office.\n\nNaomi will sign copies of her book immediately after the talk. \nThis event is free and open to the public. It is recommended to arrive early to select your seat. \n  \n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/public-lecture-by-naomi-klein/ LOCATION:Babson College Carling-Sorenson ​Theater\, 231 Forest Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Business,Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151214T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151214T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20151129T151808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151130T231806Z UID:5422-1450119600-1450125000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:MAICCA Campaign Update and Energy Briefing DESCRIPTION:Following our own last powerful action at the State House on November 10\, the MA Interfaith Coalition for Climate Action (MAICCA) is ready for the next step in our campaign for a clean and just energy future.\n\nOn Monday\, December 14\, 7 pm to 8:30 pm\, please join us for the MAICCA Campaign Update and Energy Briefing (location TBA). Come for an update on how we are continuing to build our interfaith movement for climate action and get the latest on our five Coalition priorities\, including recent legislative debates on solar. We’ll also share a briefing on the energy report just issued by Attorney General Maura Healey’s office\, and learn how this ground-breaking study may affect our campaign. (Click here for an infographic and more on the study.)\n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/maicca-campaign-update-and-energy-briefing/ CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20151129T151357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151130T235244Z UID:5419-1449925200-1449932400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Jobs\, Justice\, Climate: Rally to Defend New England's Future! DESCRIPTION:We are calling on people to attend the Jobs\, Justice & Climate: Rally to Defend New England’s Future on Saturday\, December 12 from 1-3 pm at the Parkman Bandstand\, Boston Common.\nThis week\, United Nations delegates are meeting in Paris for yet another round of climate talks. No matter what happens in Paris\, we know what we need: real climate solutions that create secure jobs and strengthen community power and resiliency.\nLet’s show our unwavering support for jobs\, justice and climate action together on December 12. Click here to RSVP!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, December 12\, 1 to 3 pm\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/jobs-justice-climate-rally-to-defend-new-englands-future/ LOCATION:Parkman Bandstand\, Boston Common\, Boston\, MA CATEGORIES:Activism ORGANIZER;CN="350 Mass":MAILTO:james@betterfutureproject.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20151129T152525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151129T152525Z UID:5425-1449687600-1449693000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Wellesley Program: Global Warming-What can You Do? DESCRIPTION:Quentin Prideaux is a Partner in the management consulting firm Alder Associates and lives in Wellesley with his wife\, Delissa\, and two children; Alex (16) and Samantha (11).  He began learning about climate change in the 1990’s\, is the President of Sustainable Wellesley and a Board member of the Wellesley Cancer Prevention Project. The talks that Quentin gives cover the impacts and causes of climate change\, the actions we need to take\, and what it all means for Massachusetts and the Northeast. He will discuss why some have been confused about the science and\, although the subject is serious\, Quentin keeps it positive and lighthearted where possible.  Ideally a talk will lead into a question and answer session and/or a workshop where participants can discuss specific actions they will take – according to the wishes of the organizers. Quentin has a degree in Physics from Bristol University\, but as that was years ago he can promise to keep his talks non-technical. \nClick here for more information. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/sustainable-wellesley-program-global-warming-what-can-you-do/ LOCATION:Pinefield Garden Club\, St. Andrew's Church\, 3 Maple St\, Framingham\, MA CATEGORIES:Activism,Energy Efficiency,Food,Home,Renewable Energy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151110T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20151103T011914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151103T011914Z UID:5340-1447149600-1447153200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:ACTION DAY at the State House Tuesday\, Nov. 10 DESCRIPTION:Link to Green Needham blog post URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/action-day-at-the-state-house-tuesday-nov-10/ LOCATION:Mass. State House\, Boston CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151028T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20150904T010119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150929T005501Z UID:5127-1446058800-1446066000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Needham Community Education: Judging the Environmental Impact of Products DESCRIPTION:Benjamin Linder\, Professor of Design and Mechanical Engineering \nWe make decisions every day that have environmental consequences without knowing their real impacts. This workshop introduces participants to impact assessment including life cycle thinking through the use of hands-on case studies. Participants will gain experience with this way of thinking and an ability to judge the environmental aspects of products and associated claims. \n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-community-education-judging-the-environmental-impact-of-products/ LOCATION:Olin College Academic Center Room 213\, Needham\, MA\, 02492 CATEGORIES:Activism,Calendar,Health,Home ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Education":MAILTO:Amy_Goldman@needham.k12.ma.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20151023T190225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151023T190645Z UID:5280-1445797800-1445803200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Eco-Justice in Guatemala: Environmental & Social Impacts of Mining DESCRIPTION:The Congregational Church of Needham will feature a speaker visiting from Guatemala who will be talking about environmental justice in his country. He will be speaking about local community action to create responsible approaches to developments such as mines\, which presently are carried out in a way that does much damage to local communities in terms of removal of natural resources and pollution. The speaking tour stop is sponsored by NISGUA (the Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala). \n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/environmental-justice-in-guatemala/ CATEGORIES:Activism,Houses of Worship END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20151003T005833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151003T182431Z UID:5233-1445542200-1445547600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Too Good to Waste: Creative Solutions to Reducing Food Waste DESCRIPTION:It’s shocking to realize that 40% of the food in America is wasted – culled as imperfect and unsalable by producers\, discarded by grocery stores\, uneaten at restaurants and cafeterias\, and thrown away in people’s homes.  At the same time\, over 49 million people in America do not know where their next meal is coming from.  What can be done to address these two issues?  Green Needham and the League of Women Voters of Needham are co-sponsoring a forum on Thursday\, October 22 beginning at 7:30 pm at the Needham Library Community Room to discuss this issue. \nWe will present the problem and hear about what Massachusetts and the town of Needham are doing to find solutions.  You will also come away with tips for what you can do as a consumer and an eater.\n\nPlease join us. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/too-good-to-waste-creative-solutions-to-reducing-food-waste/ LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave\, Needham \, 02494 CATEGORIES:Activism,Food,Green Needham,Home ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150925T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150925T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20150913T160644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150913T160644Z UID:5180-1443205800-1443213000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Plastic Bags: To Ban or Not to Ban? DESCRIPTION:The evening will start with a 45-minute version of the award-winning movie “Bag It: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” Then Newton Alderman Alison Leary will discuss the Newton bag ban and lead a discussion about whether Wellesley should join 15 other MA communities in banning plastic bags.  Sponsored by UU Wellesley\, Sustainable Wellesley\, and the Town of Wellesley 3R (Reduce Reuse Recycle) Working Group. Flyer attached. Please click here for more information and to register for the event. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/plastic-bags-to-ban-or-not-to-ban/ LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist of Wellesley\, 309 Washington Street\, Parish Hall\, Wellesley\, MA CATEGORIES:Activism,Home END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150430T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150430T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20150427T162643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150427T162643Z UID:4833-1430422200-1430427600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Talk on Carbon Pricing Legislation DESCRIPTION:State Senator Michael Barrett will be speaking at the Needham Democratic Town Committee meeting on Thursday\, April 30\, at 7:30 pm at the Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Avenue\, (parking is in the Newman School lot). His talk will begin promptly at 7:30\, so please try to arrive early. Senator Barrett will be providing details about a bill he has filed: “An Act Combatting Climate Change\,” which currently has over 40 co-sponsors – including State Representative Denise Garlick. The bill calls for a phased-in charge on fuels in proportion to their carbon dioxide emissions\, with the proceeds to be returned to residents and employers. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/talk-on-carbon-pricing-legislation/ LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Calendar,State END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150427 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20150315T192613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150315T192613Z UID:4557-1429833600-1430092799@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Peace and Planet Rally in NYC DESCRIPTION:On April 24-26\, the international community will have a great gathering in NYC.   Thousands will attend from many European countries and Japan. Conferences will be held on Friday and Saturday with speakers calling for abolition of nuclear weapons\, and the need to use the money saved for climate change and human needs. On Sunday\, a mass rally will show those who arrive the following Monday for the UN’s 2015 Five Year Non-Proliferati​on Treaty Conference that the people of this country want all nuclear weapons abolished – completely. The official NPT Conference will take place on the 27th. May they be inspired by our presence to bring the nuclear nations to abolition!  More info … \n(Copied from Green Decade Newton’s website) URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/peace-and-planet-rally-in-nyc/ LOCATION:NYC\, \, New York City\, NY CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20150315T191605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150315T191605Z UID:4556-1429729200-1429736400@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Green Decade Newton: “The Power of One Voice” Film Showing DESCRIPTION:Please join Green Decade Newton for our Wednesday\, April 22 at 7pm Earth Day Program – “The Power of One Voice” film & discussion. This new film examines the life of Rachel Carson and the profound impact of her book\, Silent Spring. Carson\, one of the most influential people of the 20th century\, taught that our health depends on the quality of our environment. She alerted us to the damage caused by the unbridled use of pesticides such as DDT\, urging caution. She catalyzed the environmental movement\, leading to the creation of US EPA and passage of the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act. The film includes Carson’s son\, her biographer\, and scientists who describe her courage in the face of adversity and the chemical industry campaign to discredit her. Ellie Goldberg\, Founder Healthy-Kids. info\, a consulting service that promotes health security and educational equity for students with chronic health conditions\, will lead a Q & A after the film. \nLocation: Drucker Auditorium\, Newton Free Library. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-decade-newton-the-power-of-one-voice-film-showing/ LOCATION:Newton Free Library\, Druker Auditorium\, 330 Homer St.\, Newton\, 02459 CATEGORIES:Activism,Health END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20150204T150612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150211T234002Z UID:4262-1423767600-1423774800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Forum on Universities and the Climate Crisis: Financial Implications of Fossil Fuel Divestment DESCRIPTION:Join several of the leading players evaluating and affecting the debate on fossil fuel divestment by universities for a forum at Boston University on Thursday evening\, February 12th: \n\nSenator Ben Downing\, Join Committee on Telecommunication\, Utilities and Energy\, Chair\nDivesting the Commonwealth’s public pension system from holdings in fossil fuel companies.\nLisa Goldberg\, Aperio Group\, Director of Research; University of California Berkeley Center for Risk Management Research\, Research Director\nQuantifying the risk of fossil fuel divestment.\nBob Massie\, Global Reporting Initiative\, Co-Founder\nFinancial risks of stranded assets and divestment as an instruments of social change.\nLeslie Samuelrich\, Green Century Capital Management\, President\nHow to invest fossil-fuel free.\n\nTHe forum will be held at 7:00 pm in Room B01 of the Life Science & Engineering Building at 24 Cummington Street. (BU East MBTA stop) \nThe forum is organized by DivestBU Faculty. Contact Ed Loechler. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/forum-on-universities-and-the-climate-crisis-financial-implications-of-fossil-fuel-divestment/ CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20141102T235220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141102T235220Z UID:4006-1416331800-1416342600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Mass Energy’s 32nd Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy’s 32nd Annual Meeting\nWhen: Tuesday\, November 18\, 2014\nTime: 5:30-8:30 pm\nWhere: Le Meridien Hotel\, Central Square\, Cambridge\, MA\nFeatured Speaker: Juliet Schor\nNetworking reception with light refreshments will begin at 5:30. The meeting will begin at 6:15. \nAt the meeting we will present our annual energy leadership awards to folks who exemplify our vision of affordable and sustainable energy. \n \nWe hope to see you there! \nSincerely\, \n \nLarry Chretien\nExecutive Director URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-energys-32nd-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Le Meridien Hotel\, Central Square\, Cambridge CATEGORIES:Activism,Renewable Energy END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141027T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141027T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20140827T010902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150401T155254Z UID:3856-1414436400-1414441800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:GNC Program: The Climate Reality Project DESCRIPTION:According to the Climate Reality Project\, a national environmental organization\, to avoid the worst impacts of climate change\, global rise in temperatures must be kept to under 2 degrees Celsius\, yet global temperatures are on a pace to rise by 4 degrees Celsius by 2100.  Climate change is one of the most important issues we face.  To learn or review the basics of climate change\, what the risks are and what we can do about it\, join us on Monday\, October 27\, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Needham Public Library Community Room for a Climate Reality Project presentation\, to be given by Quentin Prideaux\, a representative fro the Climate Reality Project.  After the presentation\, enjoy light refreshments and visit educational tables we will have set up in the room.  This program is co-sponsored by Green Needham Collaborative and the Needham League of Women Voters. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/gnc-program-the-climate-reality-project/ LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave\, Needham \, 02494 CATEGORIES:Activism ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140922 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20140913T141241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140913T145125Z UID:3937-1411257600-1411343999@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:The People's Climate March in New York DESCRIPTION: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. \nWorld leaders will be gathered in NYC for a landmark U.N. climate meeting\, presenting us with a great opportunity to apply public pressure and urge action.  UN Secretary­ General Ban Ki-moon is urging governments to support an ambitious global agreement to dramatically reduce global warming pollution.  Climate change activist and environmental evangelist Bill McKibben makes a great case in Rolling Stone\, arguing that because there is so much complacency regarding the inevitability of climate change\, we need to “grab the zeitgeist by the scruff of the neck and shake it a little.” \nMany chartered buses taking people to the People’s Climate March are already sold out\, but new buses may be added. 350MA has filled 21 buses and has set up a waiting list. You can sign up here.  PeoplesClimate.org also has an up-to-date list of transit options. They predict that more and more seats will be up for grabs as the event approaches\, so keep checking. At this time there is room on the bus leaving from South Station. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/the-peoples-climate-march-in-new-york/ LOCATION:New York City CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140122T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140122T173000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20140115T223429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140115T223429Z UID:3578-1390406400-1390411800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:The Politics of Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Madeleine Albright\, Secretary of State from 1997-2001\, and Carol Browner\, former administrator of the EPA\, will present a lecture at Wellesley College about the politics of climate change. The event is free and open to the public. \nThe public dialogue is presented in conjunction with the 2014 Albright Institute Wintersession\, which offers a program on leadership to 40 Wellesley students selected as this year’s Albright Fellows. \n  URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/the-politics-of-climate-change/ LOCATION:Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall Auditorium\, Diana Chapman Walsh Alumnae Hall\, Wellesley College\, MA\, 02481\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20131105T192513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131105T192804Z UID:3470-1384714800-1384722000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Economic Growth: Problem or Panacea DESCRIPTION:Have we outgrown the planet? Is there an alternative to perpetual economic and population growth?  A free showing of the film “Growthbusters: Hooked on Growth” will take place at First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, on Sunday\, November 17 at 7 p.m. This thought-provoking documentary challenges our beliefs linking growth with prosperity and fulfillment. Weaving in interviews with leading thinkers\, animation and humorous skits\, the filmmaker documents his efforts to challenge the growth addiction of his own hometown.  Also featured are groups and individuals offering alternatives that they believe would move the world toward true sustainability.  Mike Hanauer\, the Director of GrowthBusters.org\, will lead the post-film discussion. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/economic-growth-problem-or-panacea/ LOCATION:First Parish in Needham\, Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Calendar ORGANIZER;CN="First Parish in Needham":MAILTO:office@uuneedham.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131104T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131104T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20131018T215331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131018T215331Z UID:3456-1383559200-1383577200@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:EPA Public Listening Session on Reducing Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants DESCRIPTION:On November 4th\, the Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public listening session in Boston to solicit ideas and input from the public and stakeholders about the best Clean Air Act approaches to reducing carbon pollution from existing power plants. This is one of eleven sessions being held around the country. \nThis is the next step in the President’s Climate Action plan following the recent issuance of carbon pollution standards for new power plants on October 10th. \nThe Clean Air Act gives both EPA and states a role in reducing air pollution from power plants that are already in operation. The law directs EPA to establish guidelines\, which states use to design their own programs to reduce emissions. Before proposing guidelines\, EPA must consider how power plants with a variety of different configurations would be able to reduce carbon pollution in a cost-effective way. \nThe feedback from these 11 public listening sessions will play an important role in helping EPA develop smart\, cost-effective guidelines that reflect the latest and best information available. The agency will seek additional public input during the notice and comment period once it issues a proposal\, by June 2014. \n\nRegistration for the Boston listening session\n\nEPA Contact: Dan Abrams – (617) 918-1067 URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/epa-public-listening-session-on-reducing-carbon-pollution-from-existing-power-plants/ LOCATION:US EPA New England Office\, Memorial Hall\, 5 Post Office Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131030T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131030T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20131009T134026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131009T134026Z UID:3449-1383154200-1383165000@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Mass Energy Consumers Alliance annual meeting DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Energy Consumers Alliance for their 31st Annual Meeting where they will recognize leaders in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The meeting on October 30th is free and open to the public.\n\nThe meeting is from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Intercontinental Hotel Boston. Christina Halfpenny\, Director of Energy Efficiency at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources\, will be the featured speaker. The high point of Mass Energy’s annual meetings is always the recognition of people and organizations who are leading the way to a new energy future in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and New England. This year’s awardees are: \n\nSolarize Massachusetts – The innovative Solarize Mass. program\, brainchild of a partnership between Mass. DOER and Mass. Clean Energy Center\, has made solar more accessible for residents across the state through targeted community-based outreach.\nRepresentative Lori Ehrlich – As state Representative for the Massachusetts 8th Essex District\, Lori has worked tirelessly on efforts to shut down coal generation\, fix gas leaks\, and promote renewable energy in MA.\nConservation Law Foundation – Since 1966\, CLF’s mission has been to advocate on behalf of the region’s environment and its communities. CLF has recently focused on natural gas leaks and their threat to our climate and health.\nHealth Care Without Harm – Together with its partners\, Health Care Without Harm shares a vision of a health care system that promotes the health of people and the environment. We applaud the connection they’ve made between shutting down fossil fuels and promoting health.\nMount St. Mary’s Abbey – The sisters at Mount St. Mary’s Abbey in Wrentham have been using their land to support renewable energy projects\, including their own 100kW wind turbine and more recently an 8.4 MW solar array in partnership with the city of Franklin. The sisters also run an on-site candy factory (Get ready to sample their handmade candy during the event!).\n\nPlease RSVP by October 23 at massenergy31st.eventbrite.com\, or contact Brian Sewell at 617-524-3950 x142 or via e-mail. \nMass Energy Consumers Alliance is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1982 to provide discount heating oil to Massachusetts residents. Since then\, it has grown into a leader in supporting energy efficiency and renewable energy and has providing direct financial support for wind and solar projects in Massachuesetts. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-energy-consumers-alliance-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Intercontinental Boston\, 510 Atlantic Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02219\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Renewable Energy,State ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Energy":MAILTO:brian@massenergy.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131009T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131009T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20130830T013802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131008T015706Z UID:3371-1381345200-1381350600@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Climate Reality Project Presentation - Cancelled DESCRIPTION:This session has been cancelled due to illness. We hope to reschedule at a later date. \n————- ————- ———- ———- \nJoin us for a thought-provoking presentation on the impacts and causes of climate changes\, the actions we need to take\, and what it all means for Massachusetts and the Northeast. The presenter\, Quentin Prideaux\, joined the Climate Reality Project in 2012\, and was trained as a Climate Leader by former Vice President and Nobel Laureate Al Gore. He will discuss why some have been confused about the science\, and although the subject is serious\, the tone will be positive and lighthearted where possible. A question and answer period will be included. \nThis program is by presented by Green Needham through Needham Community Education as part of our ongoing “Living Green in Needham” series. It is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Needham. \nRegister through Needham Community Education by phone at 781-455-0400 x 235 (8 am – 4 pm). There is a registration fee of $10. \nRefer to the Needham Adult Education Catalog/Fall 2013 (last page) for information on registering by fax\, mail or in person. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/climate-reality-project-presentation/ LOCATION:Broadmeadow School\, 120 Broadmeadow Road\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Green Needham END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130428T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130428T210059 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20130412T150707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130412T150707Z UID:3193-1367173800-1367182859@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Screening of the Movie "Fresh" and Latest News about Local Farms DESCRIPTION:On Sunday evening\, April 28\, First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, will host a film screening and a celebration of the “good food” heroes who are creating an alternative to our industrialized food system. \nCome at 6:30 p.m. to meet local farmers and Needham Farmers Market organizers\, sample delicious local and organic foods\, and submit your name for great door prizes. At 7 p.m.\, after brief updates about local farms\, there will be a showing of the 70-minute film “Fresh\,” which highlights both urban and rural farmers who are trying to practice sustainable and more humane ways of raising food. www.freshthemovie.com. \nHelp support our own local-food community while enjoying fresh foods before the film and a lively discussion after. The free event is cosponsored by First Parish’s Green Congregation Committee\, the Needham League of Women Voters\, Green Needham Collaborative\, and the LEAH Collective. Parents please note that the film briefly focuses on industrialized food production\, with some images of animal treatment that may be difficult for children to watch. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/screening-of-the-movie-fresh-and-latest-news-about-local-farms/ LOCATION:First Parish in Needham\, Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Community Farm,Farmers Market,Food,Houses of Worship ORGANIZER;CN="First Parish in Needham%2C Green Needham Collaborative%2C Needham League of Women Voters%2C the LEAH Collective":MAILTO:office@uuneedham.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130310T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130310T164559 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20130209T003544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20130209T003544Z UID:2819-1362904200-1362933959@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:MCAN Yearly Conference: Local Environmental Action 2013 DESCRIPTION:This year\, Toxics Action Center and Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) are collaborating to jointly put on the Local Environmental Action Conference. \nFor those already registered for Local Environmental Action 2013\, we’re excited to see you March 10th at Northeastern University. If you haven’t registered yet\, register now\, and don’t miss out on discounted Early Bird prices\, available through February 15th! Here are some of the workshops that you can choose from at this year’s conference: \n\n\nGetting Organics out of the Waste Stream: How to Fight Global Warming\, Reduce Trash and Make Landfills Safer\nCoal and The Revenge of Carboniferous Era: Using a 17th Century Fuel in the 21st Century\nWhat the Frack? Fact\, Fiction\, and Fracking\nWhat’s Coming Out of that Smokestack? Tips for Understanding\, Measuring and Monitoring Air Pollution from Fossil Fuel Power Plants\, Trash Incinerators\, and More\nCommunity Organizing Bootcamp: Learn the Core Skills and Tools for Organizing Your Community and Winning Your Campaign\n\nFor more information and our full list of workshops check out our website. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-yearly-conference-local-environmental-action-2013/ LOCATION:Northeastern University – Curry Center (building 50).\, Boston\, MA\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120424T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120424T210059 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20120411T203631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20120411T203925Z UID:2118-1335294000-1335301259@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:"A Chemical Reaction" Film Showing DESCRIPTION:A film to be shown at First Parish in Needham\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, tells the uplifting story of a town in Canada that won the right to ban toxic lawn pesticides and the court case that went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the film will be shown at 7:15 p.m.  The film will be followed by a discussion and Q and A with 3 panelists. \n\nChip Osborne\, founder of Osborne Organics\, LLC. has over 10 years experience in creating safe\, sustainable and healthy athletic fields and landscapes\, and 35 years experience as a professional horticulturist.\nSara Wylie is the Director of Toxics and Health Research at the Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science (PLOTS).\nEllen Fine is the Founder and Director of The LEAH Collective\, a grassroots pesticides awareness organization that promotes organic\, permaculture alternatives in land care and gardening.\n\nLearn how to reduce synthetic pesticide and fertilizer use as a means to help prevent cancer\, ADD/ADHD\, asthma\, adverse reproductive health problems and Parkinson’s Disease and other health concerns associated with pesticide use and exposure. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/a-chemical-reaction-film-showing/ LOCATION:First Parish in Needham\, Unitarian Universalist\, 23 Dedham Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Green Needham,Health,Home ORGANIZER;CN="The LEAH Collective":MAILTO:ellen_bfine@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120423T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120423T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T060726 CREATED:20120411T200735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T003936Z UID:2114-1335209400-1335214800@www.greenneedham.org SUMMARY:Checking in on Climate Change DESCRIPTION:Professor Eric Olson of Brandeis University will be at the Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, on Monday\, April 23\, 7:30 p.m. to give an update on the latest science about climate change and help the lay person understand the confusing messages about the issue. What are scientists saying about the extreme weather events of recent years? Are we already seeing the effects of climate change in New England? What can be done to lessen the impact? Questions are welcome.  Sponsored by Green Needham Collaborative. URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/checking-in-on-climate-change/ LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States CATEGORIES:Activism,Calendar,Energy Efficiency,Green Needham,Renewable Energy ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR