Category Archives: Climate News

Historic Day Nationally & in Sandwich

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Sandwich Climate

On Sunday, Aug 7, 2022, the US Senate finally passed historic climate action legislation that will likely become law very soon. It will tackle a problem acknowledged as needing fixing by our government for over 50 years.* It was fitting that at … Continue reading →

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Electric Vehicle, Tool, & Solar Day Sun Aug 7th 1 – 5pm

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Mark

                                       Sunday, August 7th, 1-5 PM The Sandwich Town Hall parking lot on Maple Street in Center Sandwich,    as a kick-off for Sandwich’s Old Home Week. You will be able to see first-hand, … Continue reading →

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Invest Your Savings in Climate-Friendly Mutual Funds

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Mark

In researching climate/environment-friendly investments, I’ve come across a few websites that you might find helpful, especially if you want to put your money where your values are: Fossil Free Funds Are your savings invested in fossil fuels?  You can easily … Continue reading →

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SCAC Welcomes New Members

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Mark

Welcome aboard.  Please contact Mark should you have any questions or suggestions to improve our website.  Thanks!   marklongley@sbcglobal.net  (603)707-2046

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NHSaves Revived, Gets Funded by Legislature

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sandwich Climate

NHSaves was on the edge of extinction when the NH Public Utility Commission majority, appointed by Gov. Chris Sununu, decided to start defunding the program. NH State Consumer Advocate Don Kreis said the PUC “administered a sledgehammer to more than … Continue reading →

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EV Pickup Trucks: Amazing, Powerful

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

Lawrence Ulrich of the New York Times gives a raving, Rivian review for the company’s new electric pickup. First paragraph reads: The redoubtable Rivian R1T, the first crusher in a coming wave of electric pickup trucks, can soar unscathed over gnarly … Continue reading →

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Rural Solar, Pros and Cons Discussion

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

The Sandwich Climate Action Coalition (SCAC) in October 2021 held two rural solar community discussions lead by Sandwich, N.H. residents. The first was with residents who live off the grid with solar. It’s not for everyone, learn the pros and … Continue reading →

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Australian Billionaire, Mine Owner Might Save the Planet

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

The New York Times, in a wonderful story, asks: Can a Carbon-Emitting Iron Ore Tycoon Save the Planet? Then adds: Andrew Forrest made a mining fortune. Now he wants to lead a climate change revolution — and beat the fossil fuel … Continue reading →

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Hanover Debuts NH’s Largest Municipal Solar Array

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

The New Hampshire Bulletin reports: Hanover debuted a new solar array on Thursday that will produce enough energy to power almost all of the municipality’s electrical needs. The array, which is on 8 acres, is made up of 4,560 solar … Continue reading →

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Town of Sandwich Revives Energy Committee

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

The Town of Sandwich, N.H., recently revived its Energy Committee as an outgrowth of a warrant article passed in 2019 “to commit to a goal of 100% reliance on renewable sources of electricity by 2030 and for all other energy … Continue reading →

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