climate change Archives

Oct 05, 2022

Three Hot Tips to Help the Ocean Cool Down

Why is our ocean overheating? The main is that it is working overtime to protect us. An overheating ocean spells bad news for marine life and humans. But we can help. Here’s ho

Diver exploring kelp forest in the depths of Cashes Ledge in the Gulf of Maine.

Sep 22, 2022

The Truth about Renewable Natural Gas

Despite the fossil fuel industry’s greenwashing, “renewable” natural gas still pollutes the climate and hurts our health.

No new pipelines are needed in New England

Aug 15, 2022

Regenerative Agriculture Can Help New England’s Farmers and Our Climate

The way we grow our food has a big impact on our climate. Changing how we farm can help our climate rather than harm it.

Aug 09, 2022

Here’s why New Hampshire Electricity Prices are Doubling This Summer

Our addiction to fossil fuels paired with state policy heavily influences how hard electricity prices hit our wallets.

an electricity tranmission tower and wires against a blue sky with a solar flare. It is from viewpoint of looking up from the ground.

Mar 29, 2022

Guest Blog: How Justice and Health Connect to Climate Change in Vermont

Our health is inextricably tied to the environment’s health, especially for communities overburdened by climate change. It’s for this reason Vermont needs an environmental justice law.

Dec 07, 2021

In the Face of a Crisis, the Global Climate Conference Flopped

As we reflect on what went wrong at last month’s global climate conference, we can find hope in everything we’ve accomplished in New England. Our fight isn’t over yet.

The struggle to make significant moves both internationally at the global climate conference and nationally show us that it's time to look towards local climate action.

Nov 18, 2021

What’s the Big Deal About This Global Climate Conference?

An international climate conference in Glasgow just ended. It’s left me feeling frustrated and angry, but I know I can still find hope in local action.

Participants of the global climate conference in Glasgow were supposed to identify ways to slash polluting emissions, like carbon dioxide, at an international level.

Nov 12, 2021

Did You Know the Landscapes of New England Can Act as Natural Climate Solutions?

Our forests, open spaces, farms, and ocean can help us fight the climate crisis if we responsibly manage and conserve them. It’s time for Congress to invest in natural climate solutions now.

Forests, like this one in Jackson, New Hampshire, can act as natural climate solutions by soaking up polluting emissions like a sponge.

Nov 05, 2021

Calling Out Big Oil’s Climate Disinformation

The House Oversight Committee recently held a hearing to interrogate Big Oil executives about their companies’ decades of deliberate climate disinformation. A disappointing yet unsurprising outcome tells us it’s time for more climate mandates for real accountability.

We're fighting Big Oil's grasp on New England.

Sep 09, 2021

Why New England’s Beach Waters Should Never Hit 75 Degrees (Even Though They Just Did)

Climate change struck home for me when the waters at Salisbury Beach recently hit an unheard-of 75 degrees.