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Electrification is a critical strategy for ending the direct use of fossil fuels for space and water heating, cooking and other commercial and residentail functions. A new report, written in collaboration with the Policy Program at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Institute of Politics, examines the financial, institutional and cultural barriers facing electrification in New England, and proposes key steps to facilitate the transition.
The real problem with toilet paper: Where it comes from
Americans use 4 times more toilet paper than the global average. Producing it puts a global carbon sink at risk.
Navigating the new normal: How nature keeps us grounded in a world turned upside down
For decades, science has told us of the therapeutic benefits of spending time in natural surroundings. In moments of uncertainty and chaos, getting out into nature is more important than ever.