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1. November 3 Step It Up 2: National Day of Climate Action
2. November 7 Public Hearing: Solid Waste Contract & Recycling
3. Nov. 10 Insulating Your Older Home Workshop
4. December 1 & 2: Urban Ark
5. November Environment Show
6. Committee Meetings
7. Join GDC now for 2008
8. Other Environmental Events: Mass Audubon, Mass Energy 25th Anniversary Gala, MCAN 6th Annual Climate Action Conference, CRWA, Alliance for A Healthy Tomorrow, “Rail Trails” -- Newton Pedestrian Task Force
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| 1. NOVEMBER 3: STEP IT UP 2 - NATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION |
Saturday, November 3 from 2:00-4:00 pm
Newton City Hall
1000 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton Centre
Join Newton residents, environmental and political leaders, and green business entrepreneurs in raising awareness for the importance of action on climate change. This is one of the nationwide rallies against global warming on this day in every state. And Newton will be represented as a municipal leader on environmental issues.
We need you in the photo we will send to Congress with your hybrid, bike or other sustainable means of transport (your feet!).
In April 2007, Newton joined in the first ever StepItUp2007 event. We need to keep our commitment growing. For more information about the national movement, check out the letter from Bill McKibben, founder and leading environmental author and thinker, at www.StepItUp2007.org. |
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| 2. NOVEMBER 7: PUBLIC HEARING ON SOLID WASTE CONTRACT AND RECYCLING |
Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30 pm
Newton City Hall,
1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton Centre
Please join the GDC subcommittee CREW (Citizens for Responsible Waste Management) in recommending that the Board of Aldermen choose a 32 gallon refuse bin (same size as most garbage bins) rather than a 64 gallon refuse bin which would allow those who are not recycling to continue not to recycle. More information: Michele at ReuseRecycle@rcn.com.
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| 3. NOVEMBER 10: "INSULATING YOUR OLDER HOME" WORKSHOP |
Saturday, November 10, 1:00 - 4:00 PM
The Jackson Homestead
$30; $15 for Newton Historical Society and Green Decade members
Co-sponsors: Green Decade Coalition/Newton and Newton Historical Society
Insulating
your home properly is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways
to minimize your energy waste and maximize your energy dollars. And
despite what you may have heard, it is possible to weatherize your
older home without compromising its historical character. This workshop
will include hands-on demonstration of various energy-saving tools,
such as blower doors and infrared cameras. We'll also take an objective
look at the different products and techniques for increasing energy
efficiency. Learn how you can stay warm this winter, save money, and
reduce your ecological footprint at the same time.
The workshop will be held at The Jackson Homestead
(527 Washington St., Newton); proceeds will go to The Green Decade
Coalition and the Newton Historical Society. For more information or
to register on-line, contact the Green Decade at 617-965-1995 or greendecade.org/events. Saturday, please contact the Jackson Homestead directly at 617-796-1450.
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| 4. DECEMBER 1 & 2: "URBAN ARK" SEMINAR AND TOUR |
Saturday, December 1, 10:00 am-12 noon
Sunday, December 2, 1:00-3:00 pm
$20; $15 for Students & Green Decade members
David & Elva Del Porto, Instructors
Join
David and Elva DelPorto, to learn how they have transformed their
Newton Centre home into a model of sustainable design. Tour their
"“Urban Ark” and discover how they've integrated space heat, food
production, air purification, and wastewater treatment within an
amazing two-story solar greenhouse. They'll share their successes and
failures, and show you how to invest your time and money to get the
most benefit from the least effort. With rising fuel and water prices
and dwindling resources, there's no time like the present to learn
methods that can provide environmental and economic security for you
and your family. Directions to the meeting point will be provided to
registrants; proceeds will go to The Green Decade Coalition.
Registration/information: contact Urban Ark coordinator Fran Seasholes at 617-969-5927. |
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| 5. NOVEMBER ENVIRONMENT SHOW: "ENERGY OPTIONS FOR THE 21st CENTURY", WITH STEPHEN CONNORS |
Through November
Host: Beverly Droz, Green Decade
Guests: Stephen Connors, Analysis Group for Regional Energy Alternatives at MIT
It features an interview with Newton resident Stephen Connors, Director of the Analysis Group for Regional Energy Alternatives (AGREA)
at MIT's Laboratory for Energy and the Environment. Connors is one of
the prime movers of the Boston’s Alt-Wheels festival, held each fall at
Boston’s City Hall Plaza. Alt-Wheels provides the public information
about alternative transportation and energy.
By mobilizing to
address the energy crisis at all levels of our society, Connors
believes that the push and pull of the market will create a way out of
fossil fuel dependency. Funding for research and development at
federal, state and local levels is critical to implementing new
approaches. . The actions of local groups and individual citizens have
a big influence on those who create policy to achieve energy
conservation.
More information about the November program is available at greendecade.org/environmentTV.
The Environment Show is broadcast on the NewTV Blue channel (Comcast Chan. 10, RCN Chan. 15, Verizon Chan. 34):
Mondays 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays 1:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays: 12:00, 4:00 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. |
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| 7. JOIN THE GREEN DECADE FOR 2008! |
Now
is the time to join the Green Decade, for as little as $20 for an
individual/family membership and $50 for a business membership.
Special offer for new members: join now for 2008 and get the rest of
2007 as a bonus, including the November/December issue of the Green
News! Early renewals are also welcome. By renewing now, you will help
us conserve paper and postage during the January 2008 Annual Membership
Appeal.
Join or renew on-line at greendecade.org/membership,
and pay by credit card or download the membership form and mail with
your check made out to GDC/N, to PO Box 590242, Newton, MA 02466.
Membership forms are also available in each issue of the Green News .
For more information, contact 617-965-1995 or e-mail membership@greendecade.org. |
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| 8. OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS |
CONNECTING CHILDREN AND NATURE: Exploring New Avenues for Environmental Education
Saturday, November 3
Wheelock College, Boston
Cost: $35 / $20 for students. After September 30: $45 / $25 for students
This
event will address the growing disconnect between children and the
outdoors. Connecting Children and Nature promises to provide a
thoughtful and provocative day that will lead to a new way of thinking
about environmental experiences in the region and demonstrate concrete
ways to provide transformative and educational experiences for all
children. Information: massaudubon.org/conference or 781-259-2118.
MASS ENERGY: SILVER ANNIVERSARY GALA
Thursday, November 15 at 6:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel
One Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA
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Energy will honor other nonprofits, companies, individuals, and public
officials who are champions in their field. Keynote speaker: Ian
Bowles, Massachusetts Secretary of Energy & Environmental Affairs.
More information and ticket purchases: www.massenergy25.org
MASSACHUSETTS CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK'S 6th ANNUAL CONFERENCE: GLOBAL WARMING ACTION CONFERENCE
Sunday, November 18
MIT'S Stata Center
32 Vassar St., Cambridge, MA
Cost:
$45 for MCAN members, $60 for nonmembers by November 9, $75 for
nonmembers after November 9 Plenary sessions and more than 16
workshops, organized and hosted by MCAN and by MIT's Technology and
Culture Forum. Information and registration: http://www.massclimateaction.org.
CHARLES RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
Monday, November 19 from 5:30-9:00 pm
Newton Marriott Hotel
Boston’s premier river celebration, with featured speaker Tim Palmer, author/photographer/conservationist
who has been working for more than 30 years to protect the nation’s
rivers. Information or tickets: charlesriver.org/annmeeting.html or Lorraine at 781-788-0007 x231 or lburke@crwa.org
ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHY TOMORROW ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, November 27 at 7:00 pm
Plymouth Church of Framingham, UCC
87 Edgell Rd., Framingham Centre, MA
Free to the public
Featured
Speaker: John Auerbach, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of
Public Health. For more information, to RSVP, or to arrange shuttle
service from public transportation: 617-338-8131 x203 or e-mail info@healthytomorrow.org
"RAILS TO BIKE TRAILS" WITH CRAIG DELLA PENNA
Wednesday, November 28 7:00 pm
Newton Free Library, Druker Auditorium
330 Homer St., Newton Centre
Free to the public
Sponsored by the Newton Pedestrian Task Force
Speaker
Craig Della Penna will talk about the progress of the Mass Central Rail
Trail, which will span the state from Waltham to Northampton. For more
information: newtonbikeped@gmail.com. |
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