Karen Jubanyik, an emergency medicine physician at Yale University was quoted in an article by Rob Macallister that appeared in the Portsmouth Herald on April 3, 2024 Numerous scientists across various journals have consistently highlighted the potential harm caused by gas-powered lawn leaf blowers to both the environment and human health in several ways: Air Pollution: […]
As published in the Newsbreak by their contributor “The Maine Writer,” Maine has joined nine other states in signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) led by NESCAUM, setting a goal for highly efficient heat pumps to constitute 65% of residential heating, cooling, and water heating equipment sales by 2030 in the state. The MOU, signed […]
Federal Tax Incentives for Going Green: FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION GO TO THE IRS WEBSITE Home Energy Residential Clean Energy Credit: A 30% tax credit on the cost of installing solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal heat pumps, battery storage, and other eligible renewable energy systems for your home. This credit applies to systems installed from […]
Photo by Torsten Dederichs on Unsplash So was quoted Hannah Pingree, co-chair of the Maine Climate Council Between the relentless onslaught of two coastal storms on Jan. 10 and 13, and the destructive havoc wrought by the Dec. 18 tempest, inflicting over $20 million in damage across 10 Maine counties, it is inconceivable that any […]
The Ogunquit Chamber of Commerce just shared critical information for all those suffering damages from the recent flood MAINE FLOOD RESOURCES & ASSISTANCE HUB The state of Maine has posted very detailed information, including many outgoing links for more details, to its Maine Flood Resources and Assistance Hub, which you can assess here: https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/flood The most […]
BY David Nosnik, Vice Chair Sustainability Committee You can participate in the clean energy revolution by joining a Community Solar Farm. Community solar farms, also called solar gardens, let you benefit from solar energy without installing your own panels. These large solar arrays are owned by third-party developers and are situated on land or rooftops. […]
According to GRIST: “Across the United States, some 11 million leaf blowers roar into action every year, obliterating delicate debris with 200-mile-per-hour winds.” Grist is an American non-profit online magazine headquartered in Seattle. Grist was founded in 1999 and publishes environmental news and commentary. “Outright bans on the gas-powered machines have recently taken effect in Washington, D.C.; Miami Beach, […]
According to Michael Coren, Climate Advice columnist for the New York Times, he has observed that a significant number of hybrid vehicle owners are not utilizing the electric charging feature of their vehicles. Instead, they are solely relying on gasoline to power their cars. This decision is driven by their belief that due to the […]
In a recent article by Nancy Keates of the Wall Street Journal, it was reported that ” three side-by-side houses in Boston have been designed to provide clean indoor air, reduced emissions, and minimal to no energy costs.” These houses, known as ‘passive houses,’ are certified and located in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston. […]
