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February 28, 2023 | Here’s Why Vermont Needs to Ban Toxic Dock FoamDock foam pollution harms wildlife and water quality – that’s why we must take action to ban it in Vermont and regionwide. |  |
February 27, 2023 | The Truth about Ropeless Fishing GearA colorful bobbing buoy is an iconic part of New England’s visual identity, a symbol of fresh-caught seafood and days spent by the water. But all those buoys can pose a danger to marine life. The thick vertical lines that connect buoys to lobster traps on the seafloor can entangle whales, causing grievous injuries and… Continue reading The Truth about Ropeless Fishing Gear |  |
February 24, 2023 | Between Water and Wind: A Conversation with Riverkeeper Fred TutmanWe spoke with Fred Tutman, Patuxent Riverkeeper, about his experiences as the nation’s only Black Waterkeeper –and the challenges and triumphs of diversifying the fight for clean water. |  |
February 13, 2023 | The Texas Electric Grid Failed. Here’s What New England Can Learn from It.New England is no stranger to ice storms, of course, and the Texas power grid is very different from ours. But we can still heed lessons from the Texas crisis – especially as we look at the future pressures our grid will face because of our changing climate. |  |
February 10, 2023 | “Our Scrumptious Lake Phytotastic” is a Graphic Novel Focusing on Lake Champlain’s Blue-Green Algae WoesA new graphic novel for kids explores how and why blue green algae break out on Vermont’s Lake Champlain. |  |
February 9, 2023 | Guest Blog: Wood Biomass Electricity Hurts People and the ClimateWood biomass electricity delays our transition to clean energy that won’t spew pollution and damage our climate. |  |
February 8, 2023 | Not All Electrical Outages are Experienced EquallyElectrical outages affect some communities more than others. |  |
February 7, 2023 | Winter Sports in a Warming WorldAs a skiing enthusiast, New England’s snowy slopes are my winter haven. But climate change is threatening them, and so much more. |  |
February 2, 2023 | Getting Serious About Climate ResiliencyClimate disruption is forcing us to regularly grapple with extreme weather. That’s why we need to act now on climate resiliency measures to ensure that our communities can cope with not only the climate impacts here today but with those yet to come. |  |
February 1, 2023 | The Truth About Electric StovesThe gas industry is trying to convince us that electric stoves are inferior to gas stoves. But we’ve got the facts that make electric stoves sizzle with potential. |  |