Green Newton Promotes Use of Electric Vehicles in the City

Elizabeth Schwab • October 7, 2021

Leslie Zebrowitz bought her Tesla as a gift to her grandchildren, but she said she did not think the environment would also reap the benefits of her gift. Newton needs to make structural changes to its transportation systems, and the best way is through the use of electric vehicles (EVs), Zebrowitz said. About 60 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the city come from residential and personal vehicles, according to Zebrowitz. 

Schiller Institute Hosts Second Environmental Racism Panel

Erin Shannon • March 13, 2021

The Schiller Institute collaborated with BC’s Forum on Racial Justice in America to host an environmental racism panel on Feb. 23 over Zoom. Mizelle and two other panelists spoke about the convergence of environmental and racial issues. 

Newton Ordinance on Single-Use Bags Helps BC Students to be More Climate-Conscious

The Heights Editorial Board • January 27, 2020

A City of Newton ordinance requiring businesses over 3500 sq. ft. to provide paper bags instead of plastic bags to customers went into effect Jan. 8. The ordinance also requires that businesses charge...

Newton Moves Forward with Climate Action Plan

Eric Shea • September 29, 2019

“A strategy without numbers is not a strategy and a plan without choices is not a plan,” Groudy said.

Former Colorado Governor Bill Ritter Talks Energy and Environment in Age of Trump

Myroslav Dobroshynskyi • November 19, 2017

We had all this potential for wind energy, for solar energy, and there were so many barriers to developing [clean energy], that we set about trying to knock down barriers,” Ritter said.

Pollan Examines Environmental Effects of Food Systems

Jaehun Lee • November 4, 2017

“When we shorten the food chain, people learn more about how food is produced,” Pollan said.

Trump Must Seek Environmental Progress

Ryan Duffy • January 19, 2017

"There’s a fine line to walk between fear-mongering alarmism and dispassionate, levelheaded advocacy. Both sides obscure progress by politicizing the issue and failing to compromise."

CJBC To Stand in Solidarity with Standing Rock Today at Rally

Heidi Dong • December 8, 2016

Alyssa Florack, a member of CJBC and MCAS '17, believes that social justice and climate change are deeply intertwined.

Climate Change Ignored by Voters, Alum Says

Michael Zuppone • December 8, 2016

Stinnet believes environmentalists are “awful” voters who should be getting out to the polls in greater numbers.

CJBC Hosts Sleep-Out at Office of the President to Enforce Goal of Education, Divestment

Chris Russo • April 29, 2016

On Thursday night, Climate Justice Boston College gathered outside of President Father Leahy's house to protest the University's investment in fossil fuels. CJBC also held a vigil for climate refugees around the world.

CRS Screens ‘Chasing Ice’ to Promote Awareness for Climate Change

Chris Russo • April 27, 2016

Student ambassadors of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) screened "Chasing Ice," a film that follows nature photographer James Balog BC '74, on Monday to promote awareness for climate change.

UGBC Hosts Second Annual Earth Day Fair

Andrea Ocasio • April 24, 2016

UGBC hosted the second annual Earth Day Fair on Stokes Lawn on Friday. The Fair featured several student organizations, like EcoPledge.