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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151028T210000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20151023T190225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151023T190645Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20151003T005833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151003T182431Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150925T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20150913T160644Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150430T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150430T210000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150427
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20150315T191605Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150212T210000
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CREATED:20150204T150612Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20141102T235220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141102T235220Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141027T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20140827T010902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150401T155254Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140922
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140122T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20131105T192513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131105T192804Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131030T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20131009T134026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20131009T134026Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130428T210059
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130310T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130310T164559
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20130209T003544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130209T003544Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120424T210059
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120325T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20120212T150005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120208T170423Z
UID:1943-1332687600-1332694800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Bill McKibben to speak in Weston
DESCRIPTION:Author\, educator and environmentalist Bill McKibben will be speaking in Weston on March 25th as the featured speaker at the annual Harnish Lecture.  Bill’s topic will be a report from the front lines of the climate fight – “A few jailhouse notes on what we still can do”. \n \nThe Harnish lecture is presented by the Environmental Action Group of The Congregational Church of Weston\, UCC.  The lecture will be held at Weston High School\, 444 Wellesley St. in Weston at 3:00 pm. \nBill McKibben is the author of a dozen books about the environment\, beginning with The End of Nature in 1989\, which is regarded as the first book for a general audience on climate change. He is a founder of the grassroots climate campaign 350.org\, which has coordinated 15\,000 rallies in 189 countries since 2009.  \n\nTime Magazine called him ‘the planet’s best green journalist’ and the Boston Globe said in 2010 that he was ‘probably the country’s most important environmentalist.’\nSchumann Distinguished Scholar at Middlebury College\, he holds honorary degrees from a dozen colleges\, including the Universities of Massachusetts and Maine\, the State University of New York\, and Whittier and Colgate Colleges.\nIn 2011 he was elected a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.\nBill grew up in Lexington\, Massachusetts and now resides in Vermont
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/bill-mckibben-to-speak-in-weston/
LOCATION:Weston High School\, 444 Wellesley St.\, Weston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120303T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120303T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20120130T180050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20120130T180050Z
UID:1918-1330765200-1330794000@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Action 2012 - Toxic Actions Conference
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 3rd\, 2012\n Northeastern University\, Boston\, MA\n 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM \nFor information and to register go to:  Environmental Action 2012 \nJoin over 300 citizens\, activists and experts for an unforgettable day of networking\, learning\, and inspiration. \n“If you want to know what’s happening in New England around the environment and public health\, Toxics Action Center’s Environmental Action Conference has their finger on the pulse.  If you want to understand how to help create a better future\, this conference will provide you with the training and opportunities.  No one leaves the conference without being inspired and skilled to take action.”\n -Lois Gibbs\, Keynote Speaker
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/environmental-action-2012-toxic-actions-conference/
LOCATION:Northeastern University\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Health,Uncategorized
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120223T204500
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20120208T140053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150401T160016Z
UID:1937-1330023600-1330029900@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Needham hosts February MCAN Steering Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham is hosting the February Massachusetts Climate Action Network Steering Committee Meeting at the Needham Public Library. The topic of discussion at the February 23rd meeting (7:00 – 8:45 pm) will be Community Scale Wind Energy Projects under attack: Strategies for dealing with Massachusetts Wind Wise and other wind opponents. \nOver the last few years proponents of community scale wind projects have come under attack by well financed and sophisticated opponents to wind energy. The MCAN communities of Duxbury\, Salem\, Greenfield\, Lenox and Falmouth have already experienced this backlash against wind energy and the Patrick Administration’s goal for 2\,000 megawatts of wind generation capacity in Massachusetts by 2020. The program will include discussion from chapter representatives about the issues raised by opponents\, techniques used and the effect of these activities on community leaders In addition Rob Garrity will present an update on the status of the Massachusetts Wind Siting Bill and Fred Schlicher will provide a briefing sheet inventorying major claims made wind opponents along with possible rebuttals to these claims. Other chapter representatives in attendance are encouraged to participate in the discussion and share their chapter’s experiences. \nPanel Includes: \n\nPaul Marquis\, Salem SAFE\nJim Savicki\, Susan Fontaine and Janis Owen of Sustainable Duxbury\nMeghan Amsler\, of Falmouth Wind Project and Cape & Islands Self-Reliance Corp.\nMalcolm Brown\, Hull Wind\nMarilyn Levenson\, Marc Wolman of MassDEP on recent Panel Report on Potential Health Effects of Wind Turbines\n\nThe Massachusetts Climate Action Network is a coalition of over 40 community-based organizations in Massachusetts working on climate and sustainability issues (Green Needham is an MCAN member). MCAN holds is regular steering committee meetings in member communities around the region to encourage participation and allow chapter members from different communities to meet and to share ideas and experiences. All are invited to participate.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/needham-hosts-february-mcan-steering-committee-meeting/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Green Needham,Wind,Wind Power Feasibility
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20111010T214112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20111010T214112Z
UID:1635-1319047200-1319054400@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Green Your Green: An introduction to investing responsibly
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Socially Responsible Investing?  Three of the pioneers and leaders in the field of Socially Responsible Investing are presenting “Green your Green: An introduction to investing responsibly”\, an open session at the Boston Public Library on October 19th.   \nAmy Domini\, Timothy Smith and Robert Zevin will speak about the basic tenets of sustainable investing: \n\nHow to invest in line with your values without giving up performance\nHow your investments can lead to improvements in corporate behavior\n\nNot a sales presentation\, this session is a seminar and discussion among three professionals who have helped shape the field of responsible investing over the last 30 – 40 years: \n\nAmy Domini\, Chief Executive Officer and Founder at Domini Social Investments LLC and the creator of the one of the first sustainable mutual fund companies as well as the first SRI stock index \nRobert Zevin\, Chairman\, Chief Investment Officer\, & Portfolio Manager\, Zevin Asset Management\, ears ago and led the campaign for South African divestment in the 1980’s\nTimothy Smith\, Senior Vice President and Director of ESG Shareowner Engagement\, Walden Asset Management\, a leading voice in Shareholder Activism and former Executive Director of the Interfaith Centre on Corporate Responsibility.\n\nThis session is presented by BASIC\, the Boston Area Sustainable Investment Consortium\, a network of Boston-area sustainable investment professionals.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-your-green-an-introduction-to-investing-responsibly/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library Copley Square\, 700 Boylston St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20110607T141210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110607T141210Z
UID:1261-1308166200-1308171600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Citizens Climate Lobby letter writing party
DESCRIPTION:Citizens Climate Lobby will be hosting a letter writing party on Wednesday\, Jun 15th\, at 7:30 pm\, at the Congregational Church of Needham\, on behalf of legislative action for a stable and sustainable climate.  This is an opportunity to meet like-minded friends and neighbors\, learn about a new international movement lobbying for climate solutions\, and express your views in a personalized letter to your congressional representative. \nThis event is free. It is sponsored by Citizens Climate Lobby\, a nonpartisan\, nonsectarian\, nonprofit organization committed to building the political will for a stable and sustainable climate. Please email Gary at ccl.boston@citizensclimatelobby.org if you would like more information.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/citizens-climate-lobby-letter-writing-party/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110615T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T072354
CREATED:20110607T021626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110608T104524Z
UID:1276-1308166200-1308171600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Speak Out on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Join citizens from across the US and Canada calling for enactment of comprehensive energy and climate legislation. \nJust 90 minutes to meet like-minded friends and neighbors\, learn about this new national movement\, and write a personalized letter to your congressman. \nNext Boston Area Million Letter March Party* \nDate: Wednesday\, June 15\, 7:30-9:00 PM \nLocation: Congregational Church of Needham\n 1154 Great Plain Avenue\, Needham\, MA \nFor information\, contact: Gary Rucinski\, 617-803-8038\, ccl.boston@citizensclimatelobby.org \nwww.CitizensClimateLobby.org \n* Sponsored by Citizens Climate Lobby\, a nonpartisan\, nonsectarian\, nonprofit organization committed to building the political will for a stable and sustainable climate
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/speak-out-on-climate-change/
LOCATION:Congregational Church of Needham\, 1154 Great Plain Avenue\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism
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