Concentration of CO2 in the Atmosphere

UK Electricity Reached a Record 58% From Low-Carbon Sources in 2024

The UK phases out the use of coal for electricity production. The generation of power from renewable sources has more than doubled in the last decade. (cato.org)

Cristen Hemingway Jaynes

Electricity in the United Kingdom was the cleanest ever in 2024, with solar and wind generating all-time highs, a new analysis […]

New York Joins Vermont with Climate Change Superfund Bill Firing

“A Shot Heard Round the World” Polluters to Help Pay for State’s Adaptation Measures

Martin Wahl

On December 26, 2024, New York Governor Hochul signed into law S.2129-B/A.3351-B, the Climate Change Superfund Act establishing a Climate Change Adaptation Cost Recovery Program to be funded by companies most responsible for pollution-caused climate change. Funds are to […]

Tackling Climate Change “The New Hampshire Way”

Is New Hampshire the Donut Hole of Climate Ambition (Courtesy images)

John Gage, Katharine Gage

While neighboring states are moving ahead with offshore energy plans, solar panel and EV charging station deployments, energy efficiency investments, and climate ambitions, New Hampshire is falling behind. As a result, the state has become known as the […]

Sustainable Holidays – Gift Suggestions from G.E.T. to You

Janis Petzel

G.E.T. staff and writers put their heads together to come up with environmentally friendly ideas for holiday giving and celebration. Here they are.

Holiday Habits for Sustainability

Traditions can be sustainable. Maybe do a Yankee swap or secret Santa for the grown-ups, so no one has to buy for too many people. Decide […]

Beloved Company Lego Sets Sights on Becoming More Sustainable

Lego plans to become more sustainable by using renewable resins. (webstockreview.net)

Elizabeth Balzani

Lego is making a move to be more sustainable in its toy-making. Considering Lego’s rise in popularity (the first half of 2024 alone boasted an increase in revenue of 13%), the decision to move towards a sustainable future […]

From a Shorter Winter Season to More Storm Damage, Part 1

NH Recreation Providers Feel Climate Impacts Far More than Visitors

Madeleine SmithMichael D. FergusonLauren A. FergusonAlexandra R. ContostaElizabeth BurakowskiDovev LevineShannon Rogers

Outdoor Recreation Participation and Climate Impacts Both Growing

Outdoor recreation is a key part of both the New Hampshire economy and way of life. […]

Did Paris 2024 Cut Olympic Games Emissions in Half?

The 2024 Summer Olympics go for green as organizers try to slash their carbon footprint. (Rudy van der Veen/Skitterphoto)

Martin Wahl

The Paris 2024 Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Paris 2024) set a target to cut the emissions related to the games by 50% from the 3.5 million […]

Imagine Zero: Vermont’s Zero Waste and Zero Carbon-Emissions Music Festival

Great music, dancing, and free admission for kids under 10! Who says saving the planet isn’t fun?

The first Imagine Zero concert in 2023 attracted a wonderful crowd. The event is designed for zero carbon and zero waste and is entirely powered by renewable energy. (Courtesy photo).

Mike Bailey

What’s cooler […]

Climate Action: Things Are Not Going Very Well

One of the many devastating tornadoes in 2024. (NOAA image)

George Harvey

In May, The Guardian ran an article, “World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5ºC target,” describing what 380 top climate scientists expect in the future of climate change. The image they describe is not good […]

Vermont’s New Law Holds Fossil Fuels Accountable

Flooding at Vermont’s capital from heavy rain on July 11, 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard, Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis)

VPIRG, Vermont Public Interest Research Group

Legislation authorizing the State of Vermont to recoup financial damages caused by climate change from major fossil fuel companies became law on May 31 when […]