As we step into 2025, the urgency of addressing the climate crisis has never been greater. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns that global emissions must halve by 2030 to keep global warming below 1.5°C. Achieving this requires a fundamental shift in how...
Enjoy a slice and a beer on us! January 8, 5-7pm at Maine Beer Company, 525 Route 1, Freeport Thanks to all of you, FreeportCAN has been making a difference in our community! We are so appreciative of all you do, and are grateful to have such...
January 11, 10am-12pm, in the sunroom at the Freeport Community Library. Join us for this opportunity to explore some of the inspiring ideas in Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson’s bestselling book, What If We Get It Right, with a small group of neighbors (limit to 13 participants)...
Resuming January 7, 3:30-5pm Freeport Community Library sunroom, 10 Library Dr., Freeport. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. This drop-in group is an opportunity for our community to come together to share their concerns, insights, grief, wisdom and questions. Participants have raved about how much better they...
Dear Neighbor, The warmest year in recorded history. Fossil fuel use projected at year’s end to increase by .8% to reach a record high. The appointment of a man to lead the Department of Energy who believes fossil fuels are “virtuous”. This has been a difficult...
All of these 2024 accomplishments were achieved entirely by the dedication, care and sublime talent of volunteers. Please hear the sound of clapping! Accomplishments of 2024: Launched EcoHomes, a monthly email to our membership containing actionable items that homeowners can take to increase their energy efficiency,...
The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and generosity. But it’s also a time when waste and energy consumption peak, leaving a significant environmental impact. Between extra travel, excess packaging, and increased electricity use, our celebrations often come at the planet’s expense. What Is...
From the Desk of Kathleen I know we are all trying to make sense of this moment, hoping that if we get some clarity, it will reveal what steps to take next. This is a very frightening time in history. There are so many fears: fear...
Did you know that uneaten food is a climate change driver? When we send uneaten food to landfills, methane gas is produced as it breaks down. In fact, in the United States, surplus food generates almost 14% of total methane emissions. For perspective, the methane...
From the Desk of Kathleen Sullivan, Coordinator, FreeportCAN Converting fear into action and connection: opportunities for community involvement The first frost arrived last week when the moon was full and so bright that the green ferns and white birches glowed in the dark as if lit by...