Concentration of CO2 in the Atmosphere
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Joshua Hodge
Harnessing the power of the sun on your outdoor adventure makes all kinds of sense. The uses of solar energy have grown and camping gear is no exception to these benefits. Making use of solar energy isn’t all about creature comforts. It is also a beneficial solution for safety […]
Wright currently collects four tons of food scraps a month and composts them, producing what she calls ‘black gold.’ Courtesy image.
Jessie Haas
A former graphic artist and current real estate appraiser in upstate New York, Diana Wright, found herself getting frustrated with the way the world was going, and ten years […]
Customers bring their own containers to The Refill Station to buy cleaning and personal care products in bulk. Other eco-friendly products are offered all with the goal of minimizing waste. Photos courtesy of The Refill Station in Portsmouth, NH.
George Harvey
Jessica Blasko is an experienced physical therapist who has had […]
Closing in on 100% Renewable Energy
Hanover’s Grasse Road Solar Farm. This image shows the 702kW phase 1 solar array. Phase II will be sized at 1021kW. Courtesy image: Sustainable Hanover.
Robert Taylor and April Salas
In May 2017, Hanover residents endorsed a vision for achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2030, and […]
Hanover, New Hampshire
A 68 kW solar system at the Water Reclamation Facility in Hanover. Images courtesy of Sustainable Hanover, unless otherwise noted.
Nancy Serrell and Robert Taylor
“Change is happening,” says Yolanda Baumgartner, co-chair of Sustainable Hanover, the town committee working with officials to accomplish Hanover’s commitment to 100% renewable energy. “We […]
Randy Bryan
New Hampshire Climate Action (of the League of Conservation Voters) held a first NH Innovation Conference for Climate Solutions via Zoom on February 24. It was well organized by Seth Paulson-Sacks of Climate Action. Panelists were NH State Senator Tom Sherman, ReVision Energy’s Kimberly Quirk, University of New Hampshire’s Clay Mitchell, and me, […]
The Empire State Plaza in Albany. Kurtman12208, released to the public domain. www.bit.ly/3cTIzwv
George Harvey
Two of the states in the Northeast made some progress with renewable energy projects at their statehouses recently. One is New York; the other is Vermont. The changes made at these statehouses address entirely different issues […]
Joshua Singer
Efficient biomass heating systems, such as those fueled by locally-sourced wood chips or pellets, are a great way to update your old oil or gas boiler systems and save money at the same time. The upfront cost of these systems is slightly higher than fuel oil or gas boilers, but they offer on […]
Ribbon-cutting for a solar micro-grid at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. U.S. (Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, public domain. www.bit.ly/2PlFNs4)
George Harvey
Oxymoron is a word for a term that appears to be self-contradictory, such as “jumbo shrimp.” An old friend of mine had a bumper sticker that read, “I was an oxymoron.” […]
Map of the international border at the 45th parallel, modified. Bazonka, CC-BY- SA 3.0, www.bit.ly/3stJlXv
Doug Cogan
Reprinted with permission from Solaflect’s blog at https://www.solaflect.com/spring-equinox/
On March 20th, the equinox has us thinking warm thoughts about the long, sunny days ahead. For those who like living with a “sense of place,” northern New […]
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