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A Delicate System Ready to Snap By Jennifer Ruggiero What’s there to say about climate change that hasn’t been said before? We have to act now before we exceed 1.5º C. Small changes add up.... Read more
Sustaining your 2024 sustainable goals! By Jade Christensen, PCAT As we indulge in the December festivities, we will also start thinking about what we want to accomplish in the upcoming year... Read more
Holiday Gifting: Thinking Outside the Box By Caitlin Marshall It’s the holiday season, and in America, that always means one thing: it’s time to buy stuff. A lot of stuff. The core of... Read more
Overhauling our Past for a Climate Tolerant Future By Jennifer Ruggiero It’s holiday season and along with the good cheer, delicious food, and twinkling lights comes a spike in energy use, t... Read more
Green is the New Orange! By Jade Christensen Halloween is knocking at our doors, and for most of us, it’s time to start decorating, stocking up on candy, and buying costumes. How do we... Read more
Garden for Fun, Food, and Now to Fight Against Climate Change By Jennifer Ruggiero As we collectively attempt to navigate the climate crisis and find ways to reduce environmental impacts on... Read more
PFAS left our headlines, but not our homes. Take steps today! By Jade Christensen Forever chemicals, PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of chemicals with over a thousan... Read more
Bright Idea: Get to Know Your Carbon Handprint By Caitlin Marshall You might be familiar with your carbon footprint by now – the amount of carbon emissions created by the miles you dri... Read more
Hidden Cost of a Digital Life By Jennifer Ruggiero Did your cat do something adorable… again? Then you just had to take another picture of their overwhelming cuteness? With a touch of the fi... Read more
Bright Idea: Maine-owned power
Bright Idea: Maine-owned power By Caitlin Marshall In just a couple months, Mainers will vote on a potentially historic piece of climate legislation: creating the consumer-owned Pi... Read more