Tag: truth about

Aug 11, 2025

How Climate Change is Making Summer Humidity Worse

No, it’s not just you. Summers across New England are getting more humid.  Failing deodorant and the inability to cool off by opening the windows at night are our new realities under the extreme weather caused by climate change. 

A child plays in fountain to beat summer humidity
Jul 17, 2025

The Truth About a World Rife with ‘Forever Chemicals’

Our homes are rife with PFAS. Even though chemical companies have known for decades that forever chemicals are toxic to humans and don’t dissolve once out in the world, they’ve resisted eliminating them because, well, they’re profitable.  

Jun 25, 2025

The Truth About Cleanup After Natural Disasters

As the pace of natural disasters picks up, stunned communities ask themselves: How do we clean up from this? While there’s no easy answers, we need to take a more systematic approach to natural disasters.

Piles of debris on a Montpelier street
May 29, 2025

The Truth About Indoor Air Quality

We spend so much time indoors, working, studying, exercising, or just lounging around on the couch that indoor air quality – or the lack of it – can profoundly affect our health.

May 05, 2025

The Truth About Carbon Footprints

The carbon footprint concept was a clever marketing tool used by fossil fuel companies to spread the blame on carbon pollution.

water droplet in the shape of a foot on a leaf
Apr 28, 2025

The Truth About Electric Buses: From Challenges to Benefits

Electric buses are transforming public transit with cleaner air, quieter streets, and lower long-term costs. From Boston to Burlington, communities benefit from healthier rides and reliable service. Despite federal setbacks, local action can accelerate this transition. Learn why investing in electric buses is essential for a cleaner, safer future.

Electric bus charging at a station, highlighting the future of clean transit with electric buses.