By David Nosnik, Vice Chair Sustainability Committee with contributions from Paul Breen, Secretary Sustainability Committee. Ogunquit, our beautiful place by the sea, renowned for its scenic beauty and vibrant tourism, faces a pressing housing challenge. With over 70% of its housing stock classified as vacant due to seasonal use, the town struggles to provide affordable, […]
A green article by David Nosnik, Vice Chair of the Sutainability Committee As Ogunquit continues to explore sustainable energy solutions, one technology is rising to the forefront: geothermal heat pumps. These systems harness the steady temperature underground to efficiently heat and cool homes and businesses—reducing energy costs and lowering our carbon footprint. What’s New in Geothermal? […]
by David Nosnik, Vice Chair of the Sustainability Committee of Ogunquit, ME The startup Good Fibes is aiming to revolutionize sustainable fashion by addressing the limitations of natural fibers through a novel solution that combines consistent production with tunable material properties. This approach caters to the rising demand for eco-conscious clothing, particularly within luxury brands and sustainability-focused […]
Recommendation brought to you by the EPA. You can make your office more environmentally friendly by reducing energy use, such as by using ENERGY STAR appliances and encouraging public transportation for commuting. Reducing, reusing, and recycling office materials also helps conserve energy and cut down on pollution. Additionally, consider using green power from renewable sources […]
According to reports in the Washington Post climate change is driving up home insurance costs due to more frequent extreme weather events and rising expenses for insurers. Homeowners are facing higher premiums, limited coverage options, and some are even choosing to forgo insurance altogether. To navigate this challenging landscape, it’s crucial for homeowners to evaluate […]
In her article in the New York Times, Catrin Einhorn writes about a a new report suggests that we should address environmental problems like climate change and biodiversity loss together, rather than separately. It highlights how interconnected issues, like agriculture and health, can have combined solutions, such as using native trees to improve biodiversity and […]
By David Nosnik We recently received an email from Nomhle Mcunu, Community Outreach Coordinator at Consumer Notice, a consumer advocacy organization based in Orlando, Florida. They shared valuable information about PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to help inform and educate our readers. According to their website, Consumer Notice is “a consumer advocacy organization dedicated to […]
As reported by Wayne Parry of the Associated Press, The roar of the leaf blower has become an inescapable part of daily life in communities across America, leading towns and states to ban or restrict blowers that run on gasoline. Wayne Parry, Associated Press But landscapers are not taking the news lightly, they are fighting […]
Robbie Feinberg of Maine Public explains what climate change has done and likely will do to our coastal communities Follow this link to MAINE EXPLAINED
That is the mantra Dr. Izabela Ciesielska-Wrobe, a textile engineer and a professor at the University of Rhodes Island. As quoted in a recent article of the Boston Globe: ” … As a textile engineer, she “scoops everything together, melts it down, and makes something out of it,” she says. Her mission as a professor […]
