Sustainable Newton

With the destructive force of #HurricaneHelene being unleashed over such a broad area in such a short period of time, it was hard to fully grasp the scope and extent of the damage. This WAPO inter...

Thankfully, our Newton County community was spared the worst of what #HurricaneHelene brought to the Southeast. But many other areas were not as fortunate, so let us lend aid and comfort wherever ...

The rapid intensification and massive size of #HurricaneHelene were made possible by the unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico, made 300 times more likely due to human-caused #climatechange. ...

#ClimateChange is slowly reshaping shorelines around the US. Except for those times when it does so instantly. https://www.facebook.com/reel/532644142688066

“Batteries in the latest EV models will comfortably outlast the usable life of the vehicle and will likely not need to be replaced.” So, worry less about battery replacement costs (they're warrant...

"Chuck Watson, a disaster modeler at Enki Research, said his latest estimate is that Helene will cause $25 billion to $30 billion in physical damage and losses. The majority of that won’t be covere...

"With the number of EVs on the road rising from 2.7 million in 2023 to more than 3.5 million in Q2 2024, EVs are gaining significant traction. This expansion is likely driven by factors like increa...

The immediate top priorities are to take precautions, stay safe, and look out for each another. But let's not ignore what's really going on here. #ThisIsClimateChange. #HurricaneHelene is just the...

Communities of faith are doing amazing things to #LeadOnClimate in their churches, synagogues, masjids, cathedrals, and temples. If you're interested in learning more about how your congregation c...

What a great opportunity tomorrow to tour one of the longest-operating organic farms in our region. Our September speaker, Judith Winfrey, of Love is Love Farm in Mansfield spoke passionately abou...

"Hurricane Helene has fed on record levels of upper ocean heat content in the Gulf, favoring very rapid intensification, Mann said. 'Helene is a poster-child for the ways that human-caused climate...

"The research, from Singapore's GIC and S&P Global, shows that even under limited warming conditions, more powerful storms, along with more intense heatwaves and rainfall, were expected to cause $5...

#alternativetransportation is one of 20 climate solutions featured in the Drawdown Georgia framework, which is why the priority climate action plans for Georgia and the Atlanta Metro region put a ...

The intense heat, rising seas, wildfires, and damaging storms fueled by climate change are reshaping the American landscape. And that trend will only accelerate in the years ahead. Smart communit...

"The units are reported to have operated reliably at 100% capacity at 0ºF, down to -13ºF in the field and down to -23ºF in Carrier labs."