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December 23, 2020 | Rebuilding a Resilient VermontCOVID-19 has had a profound impact on Vermonters. But, if we move forward in the right way, we can build a resilient future for Vermont. Here are the three priority areas that we must work on to create the future we want. |  |
December 17, 2020 | Why We Should Modernize Our Electric GridOur electricity grid was designed over 100 years ago. But times have changed. Today, we can harness clean, renewable energy right where we live. But we have to update our electric grid to take advantage of it. |  |
December 17, 2020 | Infographic: Time to Shut Down Hartford’s Toxic IncineratorHartford’s incinerator has been poisoning nearby communities for far too long. It’s time for the city to shut down this toxic facility and move towards innovative zero-waste solutions that aim to protect public health. |  |
December 10, 2020 | A Wave of Good News for the People of Great BayFrom multimillion-dollar investments to win-win collaborations, good news from New Hampshire’s Great Bay give us reasons to celebrate in 2020. Taken together, these stories remind us that when communities act boldly, we can turn the tide on pollution and restore the health of the rivers, bays, and coast in the Seacoast region and beyond. |  |
December 10, 2020 | Here’s How to Break New England’s Addiction to Dirty GasIn our new report, we lay out how Massachusetts can move away from dirty gas for home heating and towards a clean future. We also offer a framework for other New England states to start kicking gas to the curb. |  |
December 9, 2020 | 11 Powerful Climate Actions to Watch for in 2021New England is no stranger to climate action. So, as I look to 2021, I see New England continuing to lead on climate. |  |
December 3, 2020 | What Are Climate Laws and Why Do We Need Them?We can still avoid the worst impacts of climate change if we reach net-zero carbon pollution before 2050. We need strong climate laws in every New England state to hit that mark. |  |
December 1, 2020 | Maine Takes One Step Closer on Plan to Lower Carbon PollutionUPDATE: Today, Maine’s Climate Council released its report, “Maine Won’t Wait, A Plan for Climate Action.” This climate action plan is a critical step towards slashing climate-damaging emissions across the state. |  |
November 24, 2020 | Got Thanksgiving Leftovers? Here’s What to Do with Them This YearIn true 2020 fashion, many families are having small-scale get-togethers or opting for virtual celebrations this Thanksgiving. With less people, that means being even more careful not to overbuy and waste food – because food waste can be terribly damaging to the environment. So let’s think about this for a second – what can you do to waste less food this Thanksgiving? |  |
November 24, 2020 | Why Energy Efficiency Is So PowerfulWe all know about clean, local energy like solar and wind. But there’s another form of clean energy: energy efficiency. Because the cleanest, cheapest energy is the energy you don’t use at all. |  |