Fall Updates

On November 2, City of Covington residents will elect two new city council members – one in the East Ward and one in the West Ward to take office in January. Early voting starts next Tuesday, October 12. To assist voters in making an informed choice, we reached out to all four candidates to ask questions and have a conversation about sustainability and climate action. Read our blog post to find out why these questions are so critical now and to hear how each candidate responded.

https://www.sustainablenewton.org/blog/climate-is-on-the-covington-ballot

New Blog Posts

Taking a Stand for the Final Refuge - At the invitation of Environment America and representing Sustainable Newton, Board President Maurice Carter delivered virtual testimony before the Federal Bureau of Land Management Alaska Field Office regarding drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).

Choose Determination over Despair - Read how Board President Maurice Carter focuses on determination over despair despite the news in the latest IPCC report.

Covington, Oxford Commit to Solar -Read about the city councils of Covington and Oxford voting to approve solar power purchase contracts (SPPCs) with the Municipal Electric Association of Georgia (MEAG). This initiative marks the first time MEAG has included a utility-scale solar offering in its power portfolio.

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Unlike most nonprofits, we don’t ask for money often. Sustainable Newton is a grass-roots, all-volunteer organization focused on action, community engagement, and enabling change that matters today and for future generations. But, especially during these pandemic-driven virtual times, it costs more to keep our programs vital, relevant, and successful.

Please take a look at what we’ve accomplished so far, and considering chipping in a small amount to help us carry forward with an even more impactful 2021.

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