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Renewables Helped Prevent Blackouts on New England’s Hottest Day This Summer

Renewables Helped Prevent Blackouts on New England’s Hottest Day This Summer

Renewable energy sources, such as solar power and battery storage, have helped keep power on in New England, even during peak demand on the hottest day of summer. According to a recent report from the nonprofit Acadia Center, more than 5 gigawatts of behind-the-meter solar provided additional support during peak demand times, despite the temperature […]
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Earth Overshoot Day Reaches Record for Earliest Date

Earth Overshoot Day Reaches Record for Earliest Date

Earth Overshoot Day is the point in the year when human demand for materials obtained from nature exceeds what the Earth can naturally regenerate in one year. For 2025, Earth Overshoot Day fell on July 24, the earliest it has been since the event was first calculated in 2006. The Earth Overshoot Day was first […]
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The Role of Reuse Hubs in Reducing Landfill Waste

The Role of Reuse Hubs in Reducing Landfill Waste

The EPA reports that each American generates about 4.9 pounds of municipal solid waste (MSW) each day. In one week, you’ve generated about 35 pounds of trash and recyclables. Consider that amount over a month or a year. It’s so much, and it’s overwhelming the nation’s landfills.The Realities of MSWHere’s a scary fact: recyclables often […]
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