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Earth Day 2022 Programs & Events

April 21, 2022

Climate Change Solutions with Congressman Auchincloss & Newton’s Youth Leaders
April 21, 7pm

Join Green Newton’s virtual program with the Newton Free Library. Congressman Jake Auchincloss will provide updates on climate change legislation and his priorities, and some of Newton’s youth leaders will share their concerns about climate change, and what we can do locally.  Register here by 5:00 pm April 21.

Newton’s Earth Day Festival
April 24, 1 – 4pm

Celebrate. Learn. Take Action. Don’t miss the fun at City Hall —  live music, composting activity, petting zoo, face painting, green technology showcase, an EV expo, nature themed activities, ice cream and more. Learn more here and please stop by our LWVN tent at this event!

Categories: Environmental Issues, Events, News, no-front-page

The League Presents: Newton’s Citizens Commission on Energy

March 14, 2022

Halina BrownMarcia Johnson had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Halina Brown, Chair of Newton’s Citizens Commission on Energy.   In this program, Halina helps us to learn about the Commission, and the important work it does on behalf of the city and the overall sustainability of our community and world.  During our conversation we learned about:

  • The Energy Commission: its creation, mission, members, and how it operates
  • It’s greatest (recent) accomplishments
  • The greatest challenge for Newton in terms of climate protection
  • What the Commission is doing to help tackle this challenge
  • How LWVN can contribute to the Commission’s work

Halina is a retired professor of Environmental Science and Policy at Clark University and Newton resident for 39 years.  Since her retirement from Clark University she has been actively involved in the development and implementation of Newton’s Climate Action Plan. She also is a longtime League member.

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Categories: Environmental Issues, News, The League Presents...

Transportation and Climate Initiative – May 20th at 4:00PM

May 10, 2021

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Join League members from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island for this special, tri-state League sponsored event to learn how we can all help reduce pollution that causes respiratory diseases such as asthma while investing equitably in modern, clean, regional transportation solutions.

When: Thursday, May 20th, 2021 from 4:00-5:00pm

RSVP at: tinyURL.com/lwv2021tci

Cosponsors: League of Women Voters of Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, Transportation Team of LWV US Climate Interest Group, The Acadia Center, Ceres, Green Energy Consumer Alliance, and Transportation for Massachusetts

 

Categories: Environmental Issues, Events, LWV MA, News, no-front-page, Transportation

Roundtable Discussion on the Use and Preservation of Crystal Lake

February 23, 2021

Crystal Lake

February 22, 2021 (Monday, 7:00-8:00pm) – Over 70 people joined us for a roundtable discussion on the Use and Preservation of Crystal Lake, with the Crystal Lake Conservancy.

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Categories: Environmental Issues, no-front-page, Topic Meetings

LWV Climate Change Task Force

July 12, 2020

The LWV Climate Change Task Force would like to gather the League information for all League members who an interest in climate. We have over 1000 League members on our list, so together we make powerful state and regional networks. Please let us know your League by filling out the form at the link below.

Link to Form Here

 

Categories: Environmental Issues, LWV US

Climate Action – LWV US & MA

July 12, 2020

Coalition Letter Urges Action on Electrification of Vehicles as COVID-19 Pandemic Highlights the Dangers of Air Pollution

The Massachusetts Zero Emission Vehicle Coalition and its partners, which includes the Newton EV Task Force and League of Women Voters Massachusetts, recently sent the Department of Transportation and Department of Environmental Protection a letter urging the following action by the State: “Set a goal and create an action plan for all vehicles to be electric by 2040. Commit to all electric transit and school bus fleets by 2035. Commit to complete electrification of state and municipal fleets by 2035. Establish goals and incentive programs for the conversion of private vehicle fleets.”

The COVID-19 pandemic makes the transition to cleaner electric vehicles even more urgent as, “People with COVID-19 who live in US Regions with high levels of air pollution are more likely to die from the disease than people who live in less polluted areas.”  Middlesex County has the second highest level of air pollution particulate matter in Massachusetts, much of it concentrated along the Mass Pike and 128 (A Clean Transportation System for my Patients).

Transportation accounts for the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts.  Setting a goal and creating an action plan for electrification of vehicles is an important step toward achieving the State’s ambitious net zero emissions limit. It’s time for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to make good on the Governor’s  Earth Day 2020 pledge for an aggressive, science-based, net-zero emissions limit.

Newton’s Climate Action Plan, officially adopted on November, 11, 2019, as a part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan, includes the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.  Recently the City made a step towards this goal by converting the NewMo, senior transportation vehicles, to hybrid vehicles.

At the LWVUS Convention in June, the League of Women Voters of Araphoe and Douglas Counties proposed a resolution that calls for an immediate, wide-scale, mobilization by the United States that restores, protects, and funds an ecologically sustainable environment and climate, based on an interrelated approach that is environmentally sound, science-based, just and equitable, and dedicated to appropriately addressing the speed and scale of the global climate change emergency.  This resolution was passed at the convention by an overwhelming majority, thereby reenforcing the LWVUS commitment to the environment.

Read the complete letter from the Massachusetts Zero Emission Vehicle Coalition.

Categories: Environmental Issues, LWV MA, LWV US

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Don't miss your chance to vote! The last day to register to vote in the 2022 MA elections is Saturday, October 29!FACT: It takes an average of two minutes to register to vote and tomorrow is the deadline! Go to registertovotema.com to register or update your information now. ... See MoreSee Less

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