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Many of the following articles that follow include Sustainability Speaking articles as written and published the Milton Times.
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How I Stopped Obsessing About Worms and Learned to Love Black Earth (BE)
Written by Christina "Kiki" Lilliehook I first became aware of BE when hanging out at a friend's house in Somerville. As she was...
Christina Lilliehook
Nov 20, 2023
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Transitioning to Carbon Free Homes
Henry MacLean is an Architect in Milton. He has served as a past board member of Sustainable Milton and chair of the Milton Alternate...
Henry MacLean
Oct 16, 2023
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A Simple Choice to Reduce Climate Impact and Manage Electric Bills
Sustainably Speaking Article Written by Tracy Dyke-Redmond. The recent alarming news about climate change and increasing electric bills...
Tracy Dyke-Redmond
Jul 14, 2023
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Does it really make sense to "divest" from fossil fuel companies?
The NY Times recently ran an article about the growing role of mothers in the climate movement, "A growing force in the climate...
Alex Hasha
Jun 2, 2022
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Let’s talk about climate change
The purpose of this editorial is to promote sustainable solutions and practical steps for a healthier and more resilient Milton....
Tucker Smith
Dec 6, 2021
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A Good Year for Climate Action
Published in the Milton Times June 17, 2021, Sustainably Speaking Articles. The purpose of this column is to promote sustainable...
Alex Hasha
Jun 13, 2021
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Transitioning to a Net Zero Carbon Home
By Henry MacLean, Architect and Sustainable Milton Member, SustainableMilton.org Milton Times, Sustainably Speaking, April 15, 2021 The...
Henry MacLean
Apr 22, 2021
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Investing in Equity and Justice for the Next Generation: Becoming a Carbon Free Milton
Henry MacLean As we all struggle to manage our lives in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, this crisis is now compounded by the current...
lkb2011
Jun 18, 2020
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Why Abstaining from Lawn Fertilizer Can Save Your Lawn, Your Home, and help Fight Climate Change
Rob Moir When I look out my window during these weeks at home, I see grass coming back to life, pushing up green blades between brown...
lkb2011
Apr 23, 2020
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The Benefit of Active Transport Infrastructure
Erick Ingvald Ask The Benefit of Active Transport Infrastructure I was raised to count blessings. My mother grew up during WWII in...
lkb2011
Apr 16, 2020
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Milton High’s Earth Club
Solveig Ask Milton High’s Earth Club, with a total of 22 members, aims to promote sustainability within the school and the greater...
lkb2011
Apr 2, 2020
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Making our Way to a Carbon Free Society
Henry MacLean Latest climate data statistics from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) show a one-in-a-million chance...
lkb2011
Mar 7, 2020
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How to Talk about Climate Change So People Will Engage
Tucker Smith It’s a new year----- and time we talked. My husband and I attended a day-long workshop devoted to this topic late last...
lkb2011
Jan 30, 2020
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GIFTS THAT TRED LIGHTLY
Didi Emmons Science tells us there is too much carbon dioxide in our atmosphere causing the planet to lose many beautiful landscapes,...
lkb2011
Dec 23, 2019
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Save Our Trees
Fred Taylor Milton’s street trees provide many environmental benefits to our town. In addition to beautifying our streets and increasing...
lkb2011
Oct 5, 2019
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The Milton Change Maker Coalition: Spotlight on Sustainable Milton
Louis Pierro Sustainable Milton has been around now since 2006. It is hard to believe that so many years have passed already since...
lkb2011
Aug 1, 2019
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Composting in Milton
Teresita Cochran “Composting is the natural process of decomposition, sped up by a deliberate strategy in a concentrated environment to...
lkb2011
Jul 25, 2019
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Electric Car Hunting
Didi Emmons Some presidential candidates are describing climate change as a national emergency. On that note, I’d like to raise...
lkb2011
Apr 4, 2019
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Transitioning to Net Zero and Renewable Energy
Henry MacLean On March 6th, Sustainable Milton will launch its four part 2019 Green Home Conversation series at the Milton Library,...
lkb2011
Feb 25, 2019
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Sustainable Milton Green Student Leadership Award
Louie Pierro The Sustainable Milton Green Student Leadership Award was created in 2016 to acknowledge Milton High School seniors with a...
lkb2011
Feb 16, 2019
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