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Fossil Fuels Collapsing as Wind, Solar Grow
This from the New York Times: “Oil Companies Are Collapsing, but Wind and Solar Energy Keep Growing” The end is in sight for fossil fuel companies. So let’s stop subsidizing them. We’re just throwing money down a filthy rathole. … Continue reading
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New Name: Sandwich Climate Action Coalition
We are now the Sandwich Climate Action Coalition. When we first found the Sandwich Climate Crisis Coalition, we wanted a name with impact. There is an emergency, a crisis and we from the start wanted to take action locally to … Continue reading
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Sandwich Commits to Renewable Energy Goals
The Town of Sandwich, N.H voted to meet “a goal of 100% reliance on renewable sources of electricity by 2030 and for all other energy needs, including heating and transportation, by 2050.” The floor vote came at the annual Town Meeting … Continue reading
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Tagged Renewable Energy, Sandwich NH Town Meeting, Warrant Article
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General Motors Gets On EV, Climate Bandwagon
Mary T. Barra, the G.M. chief executive officer, tells the New York Times, “We want to get as many E.V.s on the road as possible. We believe climate change is real, and we have the ability and responsibility to create … Continue reading
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South Korea recycles 95% of its food waste
Composting is a way we all can help reduce greenhouse gases. If food waste goes to landfills, it become noxious methane gas. A much bigger problem than most of us realize. If composted, it sequesters carbon and also makes great … Continue reading
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Tagged Composting, Recycling, South Korea
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Can Planting 1 Trillion Trees Save the World?
Three scientists argue in the New York Times that: Planting Trees Won’t Save the World and Focusing on trees as the big solution to climate change is a dangerous diversion. Here in their words is what sparked them to write the opinion piece: … Continue reading
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Tagged carbon, Fossil Fuels, trillion trees
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Sandwich Climate Crisis Coalition, Potluck, Feb. 12
The Sandwich Climate Crisis Coalition (SCCC) is having its next meeting. Please join us. Residents of Sandwich, N.H. and surrounding towns welcome. When: Wednesday, February 12th, 6:00 (potluck & socializing), 6:35~8:15pm (meeting) Where: Benz Center, 18 Heard Road, Center Sandwich, NH 03227 Agenda Thanks … Continue reading
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Electric Cars Big Super Bowl Winner
The Hummer was symbolic of all gas guzzling behemoths and in time production ended. Now it is coming back as an all electric vehicle. Another symbol that big change is on the way. That symbolism was also played out in … Continue reading
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Tagged Audi, electric vehicles, EV, Hummer, Porsche
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Why NH lags in solar; causes and fixes
New Hampshire Public Radio’s The Exchange recently tackled “Why N.H. Lags on Major Solar Projects and How That Might Be Changing.” Surrounding states like Vermont, Massachusetts and Maine have already developed large solar projects that go beyond just private roof … Continue reading
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Tagged solar and land use, Solar Farms
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Amazon Employees Defy Company’s Climate Policies
There is a growing movement in the USA, where employees defy their own company’s climate change, social and justice policies. The nascent movement is worth watching because it could be a game changer in making carbon reduction goals more immediate. … Continue reading
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