The state Department of Transportation board canceled a finance meeting today after activists took over the room.
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Join MassRecycle for its 2012 Recycling & Organics Conference & Trade Show, three days of education, workshops, tours, networking and problem solving from Monday, March 26th through Wednesday, March 28th, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Boxborough, MA. The conference will gather over 400 industry professionals, policy makers and citizens to RE-THINK WASTE for a Sustainable Massachusetts. Our goal is to move the conversation forward and find new ways to increase recycling, reuse and waste reduction in the Commonwealth. Delete the scoop?
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Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm Join us if you are a student, scientist, entrepreneur, savvy technologist, investor, company or just interested in learning more about how you can be a part of Cleantech Open Northeast 2012. At the launch party you'll be able to: Connect with Boston's top innovators, supporters, and thought leaders in the cleantech space Delete the scoop?
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Open Classroom “Food and American Society: An Urban Perspective” Public Lecture Series This talk is part of the Open Classroom Series “Food & American Society: An Urban Perspective: What we eat, why, where it comes from, and how it all matters, everyday” taught by Dr. Christopher J. Bosso, Professor and Associate Dean in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. The class focuses on food and society from the perspective of the urban consumer. Why do we eat what we eat? Where does our food come from? How much is local versus global, and why does it matter? Who actually produces our food, under what conditions, and with what impacts on the environment? What are the economics of food, and why do some populations in greater Boston find it hard to get access to healthy foods? What roles do culture, race, and ethnicity play in how we eat, and why? How do we reconnect the city to the farm, and what are some people in Boston doing to create a better and more sustainable food future? Delete the scoop?
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If your perception of cleantech was solely based on recent negative press, you might think the entire industry was doomed as a result of a few investments that didn’t pan out. But if you attended the New England Clean Energy Council's (NECEC's) inaugural Clean Energy Day last week, you might have a different view. Held at the Massachusetts State House, the event highlighted the breadth of technology innovation taking place in the state, which has spurred increased investment in the cleantech industry in Massachusetts. More than 100 companies joined policymakers to discuss government’s important role in supporting cleantech, both through investment and legislation. Delete the scoop?
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Groundwork Somerville presents our Annual Fundraising Gala on Friday, April 27th from 7-10pm at the Center for the Arts at the Armory. Join us this special night, once a year when we clean off the dirt, get dressed up,and celebrate the amazing accomplishments of the past year, and raise money for the big year ahead. Everyone is welcome to to come and enjoy food, drinks, music, art, and one amazing raffle prize! $25 General Admission tickets and $50 VIP tickets (includes a beer and wine bar) are on sale now! VIP tables of 10 are also available for companies and organizations. Email admin@groundworksomerville.org for more info. Delete the scoop?
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Nope, that's not a typo in the headline. The Boston Tree Party is a gang of modern-day Johnny Appleseeds in the Boston area who are planting heirloom apple trees on publicly available land in Boston. Delete the scoop?
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On March 7, please join us for a free preview of SWITCH, a groundbreaking documentary on the future of energy, featuring Dr. Scott Tinker. Delete the scoop?
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Since the MBTA introduced their January 2012 proposal for service cuts and fare increases, thousands of transit riders have turned out to public hearings and rallies to voice their discontent. The proposed changes will affect transit riders throughout the Boston Metropolitan region, and some will feel those effects more deeply than others. Nobody wants to pay more for their commute to work, school or the grocery store, but riders who can least afford to pay more or have their transit route cut, such as youth, elderly and low income residents, stand to lose the most if these changes are enacted. Simply put, public transportation is a matter of social justice. Delete the scoop?
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Visit this survey to vote on public art for the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway. Delete the scoop?
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After over a month of public meetings discussing the MBTA’s two proposals to increase fares and cut services in the face of $161 million in debt, the MBTA Advisory Board released a counter proposal to the two scenarios outlined by the MBTA today. The Board’s plans don’t include any service cuts, call for a smaller fare increase than those proposed by the MBTA and require a long-term solution to the MBTA’s debt crisis. Delete the scoop?
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Mass Audubon, New England’s largest conservation organization and a leader in nature-based education for more than 60 years, this month debuts a new, easy-to-use online program catalog for teachers, science coordinators, administrators and others... Delete the scoop?
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Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 6:30pm Signup here: http://climateartpizza.eventbrite.com/ Speaker: Peter Huybers, Climate Scientist, Harvard. How can public art projects spur awareness around climate? Join scientists, artists, designers, activists and policy folk for an informal evening of networking and brainstorming to explore this question. Delete the scoop?
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The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and the New England Clean Energy Council (Council) today announced the launch of the 2012 Massachusetts Clean Energy Internship Program, which connect students throughout the Commonwealth to paid internships at Massachusetts-based clean energy companies. Delete the scoop?
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Three Harvard Loeb fellows working at the cutting edge of progressive urban planning, transportation policy and design will share their best insights on becoming an effective and powerful change agent and design professional. This is a must-see event for anyone who wishes to save Metropolis from destruction. Delete the scoop?
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We've all asked the age ol' question, "Why doesn't the T stay open later?" Now you can find out why. Come watch the Boston Under After Hours documentary about what happens after the T shuts down, and the MBTA employees who work 1:30am-5:00am to make the system run smoothly the following day. With current fare increases and service cuts pending, this question is even more relevant. Why not keep the T open longer for more revenue? What can you do to keep the T going? Get insight in to the inter-workings of the T, and the current MBTA's financial situation and service plan. Discussion with filmmakers, MBTA, and On The Move following the film. Stay for a social hour afterwards to meet and chat with filmmakers and the stars of the film. Delete the scoop?
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The conference offers 30+ workshops to choose from for everyone interested in protecting Massachusetts landscapes and landmarks. Land trust staff and volunteers, agency staff, municipal commission members, farmers, food system advocates, elected and appointed officials, educators, students, and others interested in land conservation are welcome! Delete the scoop?
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On the outside, the future home of energy research firm Fraunhofer CSE looks like one more century-old mill building on Boston’s waterfront. But within its walls, architects and contractors are rapidly turning the structure into a $22 million modern marvel of energy efficiency. By year’s end, Fraunhofer will transform the building into a laboratory of the world’s newest clean-energy technologies. The windows will double as solar panels; walls will absorb and release heat. The lighting systems will adjust themselves based on the amount of available sunlight, and special flooring will help control the interior temperature. Inside, a public exhibit will explain how the technologies function, and how much energy is being saved. Delete the scoop?
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Sustainable Business Network hosts our first ALLocal Dinner in Southie on March 26, 2012. This is the 13th installment of the ALLocal Dinner Series. Join us at Local 149, a neighborhood restaurant with an affinity for local food. Chef Leah Duboius, is excited about creating a meal that represents the eclectic tavern and is authentically local. Delete the scoop?
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A sunny plot of public land near the Hamilton-Wenham Library is being eyed for a community garden, and 30 people have expressed interest in the project. Delete the scoop?
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Late each night more than 100 MBTA workers prowl the tracks of the transit system to find damage and make repairs, ending their workday before most commuters begin theirs. Delete the scoop?
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