Whether you’re an experienced climate activist or new to climate action, we invite you to join us. Together we are making a difference!
About Us
Are you urgently concerned about climate change? So are we! We are mothers and others working together for a livable climate and sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. We are building a strong local team acting on many levels — the personal, neighborhood, city, state and national.
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Upcoming Events
Newton Virtual Chapter Meeting
DATE: Wednesday, March 17
TIME: 7:30pm – 9:00pm EST
Please join the Newton Chapter for our next virtual meeting. We will be discussing new campaigns, reviewing our existing campaigns, and providing updates. Newcomers welcome!
Our Local Campaigns
Stop Gas Leaks
Newton has 900+ gas leaks from old pipelines under our streets. Gas can cause explosions, pollutes our air, and kills our trees. Plus, the utilities charge ratepayers for the lost gas. For the past 4 years the Newton chapter of Mothers Out Front has been raising awareness of gas hazards and waste through the Gas Leak Gazette and our Annual Gas Leak Tagging events. We advocate for National Grid to be more accountable and transparent and we promote state and local policies to fix gas pipeline leaks.
OPT UP to 100% Green Electricity
The City of Newton created the Newton Climate Action Plan to help our community curb greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. We help support this plan by promoting Newton Power Choice, our community electricity aggregation program to reduce Newton’s greenhouse gas emissions. The standard option calls for 80% of our electricity to come from New England renewable energy sources but we can do better. We encourage Newton residents to Opt Up to 100%.
Use Less, Green the Rest
Another way we support the Newton Climate Action Plan is with our “Use Less, Green the Rest” presentation that teaches homeowners how to conserve energy. Visit Newtonenergycoach.org to find ways to take action – whether it is opting up to 100% renewable electricity, test driving an electric car, installing heat pumps or getting a Mass Save energy audit.
Our State Campaigns
Pass State Legislation
As a chapter of Mothers Out Front – Massachusetts, we partner with many allied environmental and community groups to promote clean energy, energy efficiency and environmental justice at the state level. Newton members support this work by showing up at city council and state legislative hearings and meeting with our legislators to support legislation that makes our community more sustainable.
Stop New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
The Weymouth Compressor Station poses a serious threat to the health, safety, environment, and economy of the South Shore. We support the Fore River Residents Against the Compressor Station (FRRACS) in their campaign to stop the compressor station from operating.