Concentration of CO2 in the Atmosphere

Nutrient Pollution in Our Waterways

Jessie Haas

Nutrient:a substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Pollution: the presence in or introduction into the environment that has harmful or poisonous effects. Nutrient Pollution—a contradiction in terms?

NOAA defines nutrient pollution as a process whereby too many nutrients, mainly nitrogen and phosphorus, are […]

Groundwater Protection; It’s on Us

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Jessie Haas

Every year the National Ground Water Association (NGWA, https://www.ngwa.org/) promotes Groundwater Awareness Week National Groundwater Awareness Week . This past year it was held March 9-15, and it is a safe bet that many of us were not aware of it. The annual observance highlights the responsible […]

States are Moving Forward with Buy Clean Policies

A building under construction in Florida. (Jimmy Baikovicius, CC-BY-SA 2.0. tinyurl.com/2p8ywd75)

New York, Washington, and other states are forming coalitions to cut carbon emissions from building materials even as the federal government bows out.

Maria Gallucci

Cutting fossil fuels out of transportation and buildings will mean embracing electric vehicles and […]

Virtually Any City on Earth Can Burn Now

In the superheated 21st century, the old rules for wildfires no longer apply. John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather, explains.

Kiley Bense, Inside Climate News

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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. […]