Rani Sheaffer, MCA · [email protected]

April 13, 2022 at 10:29 AM

JOIN US: Earth Day Beach Cleanup on Friday, April 22!

Dear John,  Spring has officially sprung in Maine, and our team couldn’t be more excited to shake off winter's chill and get outside with you this Earth Day!  We’re partnering with Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation – one of New England’s leading marine debris and conservation organizations …

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

April 12, 2022 at 6:57 PM

BREAKING: Out-of-State Waste Bill Enacted by Maine Legislature!

John,  Out-of-state waste has NO place in Maine and, thankfully, Maine's Legislature overwhelmingly agrees!  I am pleased to report that just hours ago the Maine Legislature enacted LD 1639 — a bill that would close the loophole that allows Massachusetts and other New England states to truck their…

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  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

April 11, 2022 at 3:42 PM

TODAY is the day to sign in support of Maine's Climate Corps

Dear John,  Legislators voted earlier this year to establish a Maine Climate Corps. This week, the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee will determine whether or not this powerful service learning program will be funded.  Please click here to sign a petition that will be sent on to the co…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

April 10, 2022 at 10:16 PM

You’re Invited: Just What is Going On With Offshore Wind in Maine? (online)

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, April 15, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Just What is Going On With Offshore Wind in Maine?. REGISTER HERE Offshore wind represents a major opportunity for Maine’s clean energy future and our economy. The development of offshor…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

April 9, 2022 at 10:31 AM

Act Now: Ask your lawmakers to support affordable housing and compact development!

Dear John, When it comes to tackling and preparing for the climate crisis, Maine has a large roadblock: Workforce shortages.   Maine needs more trained, skilled workers to:Weatherize homes and make them more energy efficient; Install and maintain heat pumps, EV charging stations, and solar panels;  …

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

April 7, 2022 at 6:21 PM

BREAKING: Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to the Supreme Court!

John, Minutes ago, the U.S. Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the next Justice to the Supreme Court of the United States!  This confirmation is historic — Jackson will be the first Black woman to ever sit on the nation's highest court. Because of this historic vote, we soon will have a Supre…

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  Ches Gundrum, MCV · [email protected]

April 5, 2022 at 10:49 AM

Rally for Clean Drinking Water for Passamaquoddy Citizens of Sipayik 📢

Join us in Augusta on Monday, April 11!Dear John,  The public water supply delivered to the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Sipayik contains high levels of carcinogens and is brown at certain times of year. Over the years, the state and a neighboring town have impeded tribal attempts to access water located …

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

April 3, 2022 at 10:32 PM

You’re Invited: Agriculture & Climate Change | Cows, Corn, & Crap (online)

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, April 8, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Agriculture & Climate Change: Cows, Corn, & Crap. REGISTER HERE While most discussions of climate change mitigation focus on the power and transportation sectors, we will not be …

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 12:50 PM

Out-of-state waste doesn’t belong in Maine. Tell your lawmakers!

Dear John, Sixteen tractor-trailer trucks loaded with 40 tons of out-of-state waste dump into the Juniper Ridge Landfill in Old Town nearly every day of the year.  This loophole in Maine’s waste management laws allows landfilling out-of-state waste, including hazardous construction and demolition de…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

March 30, 2022 at 1:22 PM

Vision for an Equitable Maine: Send a message to your lawmakers now to support priority bills.

Dear John,  In the spring of 2020, over 60 Maine organizations and individuals came together to reimagine our systems and policies in light of COVID-19 and the inequities it laid bare. Many of us contributed our expertise, insights, and perspectives to build a Vision for an Equitable Maine (VEM).   …

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 9:53 PM

Email your lawmakers: Hold utilities accountable to our climate future.

Dear John, Maine’s electric utilities need to be held accountable to Maine ratepayers and our climate future.   LD 1959 Report A helps carve a path to provide better service from Maine’s electric utilities, build a more resilient electric grid, and hit Maine’s ambitious climate goals detailed in the…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

March 27, 2022 at 10:53 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: April Lunch & Learns! (online)

Dear John,  Happy Spring! It’s April, which means many of you, like me, are nurturing seeds indoors and preparing for a new gardening season. This year, I’m dreaming of bouquets of dinner plate dahlias and bright cheery zinnias with lots of amaranth mixed in.  Which is my way of priming you for this…

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

March 26, 2022 at 12:40 PM

We’re Hiring (again!) — Apply for our Energy Justice Manager position today!

Help us spread the word 📢 Dear John, Happy Maine Maple Weekend! I hope you’re able to get to a sugarhouse near you to enjoy some Maine-made syrup and support the many hard-working maple producers across our state.  I’m writing to let you know that our team is growing again — we're looking to hire an…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

March 24, 2022 at 4:36 PM

SPRING UPDATE: The latest on climate, justice, and environmental priorities in Augusta.

Dear John,  I am pleased to share an update from Augusta with you as I am currently at the Maine State House lobbying for bills that would address, out-of-state waste, utility accountability, clean water, and much more.  The legislature is beginning the countdown to the end of session. Committees h…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 10:20 PM

THIS FRIDAY: Don't Texas Maine (online)

Dear John,  Katie Naranjo, Travis County Democratic Party chair, and Will Hayward from the League of Women Voters of Maine will join us this Friday, March 25 from 12-1 PM for our Lunch & Learn: Don't Texas Maine.  Together, we'll hear about what has happened in Texas, how this anti-democratic un…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 20, 2022 at 10:54 PM

You’re Invited: Don't Texas Maine (online)

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, March 25, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Don't Texas Maine. REGISTER HERE In September of 2021, an unknown man threw a firebomb into the offices of the Travis County (Texas) Democratic Party along with a note containing a pol…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

March 17, 2022 at 1:51 PM

TOMORROW: Holding Utilities Accountable (online)

Dear John,   The current mismatch between utility incentives and consumer needs is hindering progress toward meeting our urgent clean energy goals.   Public Advocate Bill Harwood and State Senator Stacy Brenner will join us tomorrow, March 18 from 12-…

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  Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 12:05 PM

Tell your lawmakers: Support the 🌲 Tree Amendment

Dear John, Our right to breathe clean air and drink clean water should be as fundamental as our right to vote.   For this reason, the 37 environmental, conservation, and public health organizations that make up Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition firmly support LD 489, commonly known as the P…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 13, 2022 at 10:41 PM

You’re Invited: Holding Utilities Accountable (online)

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, March 18, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Holding Utilities Accountable. REGISTER HERE The way we generate and use electricity is changing fast – but the way electric utilities are regulated and paid has hardly changed in a hu…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

March 12, 2022 at 1:12 PM

Tell Sens. Collins and King: Confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

Dear John, President Biden's nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court is not only historic, but it's extremely consequential to the future of racial and climate justice in our country.   Her nomination couldn't have come at a more critical time, either. If confirmed, Judge Jac…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

March 10, 2022 at 1:33 PM

TOMORROW: How Supreme Court Confirmations Work (online)

Dear John,   Following the announcement that Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring, President Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. If confirmed, she will be the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Cedric Lawson …

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  Ches Gundrum, MCV · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 12:02 PM

DAY OF ACTION: Use your voice to support the Wabanaki tribes' priorities.

Dear John,  Today, we will be joining our partners in the Wabanaki Alliance to lobby lawmakers in Augusta in support of bills for clean water, economic justice, and equality for the tribes in Maine. Thank you to the many of you who have signed-up to join us! We're looking forward to seeing you shor…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 6, 2022 at 11:21 PM

You’re Invited: How Supreme Court Confirmations Work (online)

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, March 11, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, How Supreme Court Confirmations Work. REGISTER HERE With the announcement that Justice Stephen Breyer is retiring from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS), many of us want…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

March 5, 2022 at 2:17 PM

Join us in Augusta! Wabanaki Alliance Lobby Day this Wednesday, March 9 📢

Dear John, More than 1,600 Maine people — including many of you — submitted written testimony in support of the Wabanaki tribes’ inherent rights to self-govern and more than 100 testified in support during the public hearing. This was a historic show of support — THANK YOU.  Please help continue to…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

March 3, 2022 at 12:21 PM

TOMORROW: Securing Clean Drinking Water for Passamaquoddy Tribal Members (online)

Dear John,   The current municipal water supply delivered by a state-regulated utility, Passamaquoddy Water District (PWD), is often discolored, odorous, and tainted with high levels of carcinogens known as Trihalomethanes (THMs). LD 906, a bill currently in front of the Maine Legislature, is inten…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 5:00 PM

NEW: Maine Delegation Graded in 2021 National Environmental Scorecard

Dear John,  Our partners at the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) just released the 2021 National Environmental Scorecard and we’re excited to share the Maine scores with you. 2021 was an unprecedented year. We endured heightened federal attacks on the foundation of our democracy and here in Mai…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

February 27, 2022 at 11:32 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: March Lunch & Learns! (online)

Dear John,  Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote: “Our life is March weather, savage and serene in one hour. We go forth austere, dedicated, believing in the iron links of Destiny, and will not turn on our heel to save our life: but a book, or a bust, or only the sound of a name, shoots a spark through t…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

February 24, 2022 at 12:10 PM

TOMORROW: Waste Watchers | A Panel Discussion with Don't Waste Maine (online)

Dear John,  Maine has become a dumping ground for the Northeast.  Join us for a panel discussion with Hillary Lister, Bill Lippincott, and Dawn Neptune Adams of Don't Waste ME along with NRCM's Sustainable Maine Program Director Sarah Nichols, facilitated by Dana Colihan, the Maine State Director a…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 1:30 PM

Add your voice for clean water

Dear John,  Clean water is the foundation of life. Healthy streams and rivers feed clean drinking water sources and welcome us to safely swim and fish. Maine’s rivers are clean thanks to strong state and federal protections.   That’s why Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC) selected LD…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 22, 2022 at 12:12 AM

You’re Invited: Waste Watchers | A Panel Discussion with Don't Waste Maine (online)

Dear John,  I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, February 25, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Waste Watchers: A Panel Discussion with Don't Waste Maine. REGISTER HERE Landfill expansions, toxic leachate, and out of state waste -- oh my! Maine has become a dumping ground for t…

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  Stacie Haines, MCV · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 1:30 PM

PLEASE HELP: Submit Testimony in Support of a Maine Climate Corps Program

Please submit testimony in support of a Maine Climate Corps programDear John, As a Peace Corps volunteer in Niger, West Africa, I learned firsthand about the global impacts of climate change and the benefits of service.  This legislative session, we have an opportunity to establish a Climate Corps…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

February 17, 2022 at 1:34 PM

You're Invited: Supporting Climate Education in Maine Schools (online)

Dear John,  I hope you can join us tomorrow, February 18 from 12-1 PM to learn about an exciting bill currently before the Maine Legislature that will give teachers the tools they need to effectively teach youth about our climate.  LD 1902 will fund climate education professional development for…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 12:56 PM

UPDATE: The latest on climate, justice, and environmental priorities in the Maine State House.

    Dear John,   With a short legislative session this year, every moment counts in Augusta. Over the last few weeks, we’ve relied heavily on outdoor meetings and phone calls to connect with Maine’s lawmakers about our priorities. Last week, ho…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 12:03 AM

You’re Invited: Supporting Climate Education in Maine Schools (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, February 18, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Supporting Climate Education in Maine Schools. REGISTER HERE Learn a…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

February 10, 2022 at 3:04 PM

You're Invited: Understanding the Proposed Plans to Develop the Port of Searsport for Offshore Wind (online)

    Dear John,   In March of 2020, Governor Mills requested that MaineDOT conduct a feasibility assessment at the Port of Searsport to explore the marine infrastructure requirements necessary to construct floating offshore wind turbines. MaineDO…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

February 6, 2022 at 11:08 PM

You're Invited: How to Talk About Climate Accountability (Feb. 10) & Offshore Wind and the Port of Searsport (Feb. 11)

    Dear John,   Our partners at the Center for Climate Integrity are organizing what should be a fascinating conversation next Thursday, February 10 at 3 PM: How to Talk About Climate Accountability | A Messaging Deep Dive. …

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

February 3, 2022 at 4:17 PM

Take the Pledge: Support Wabanaki Sovereignty

    Dear John,   In the coming weeks, Maine’s Judiciary Committee will hold a public hearing on LD 1626 — the bill to restore the Wabanaki tribes’ inherent rights to self-govern.   The Wabanaki are the original people of this place. There is n…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

February 2, 2022 at 12:49 PM

You're Invited: Learning to Act on Environmental Justice | How Smithsonian Science for Global Goals Cultivates Sustainability Mindsets (online)

    Dear John,   How can young people be active participants in creating a more environmentally just future? We'll discuss this question and more at this Friday's Lunch & Learn with Smithsonian Curriculum Developer Heidi Gibson!   The Smiths…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

February 1, 2022 at 3:18 PM

Sign if you agree: Maine’s youth deserve climate education.

    Dear John,   I was not formally introduced to the science of climate change until I majored in that subject at UMaine Orono. We are in a climate emergency, and yet the science behind our rapidly changing climate and what we must do to curb …

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

January 30, 2022 at 11:38 PM

YOU’RE INVITED: February Lunch & Learns! (online)

    Dear John,   What does it mean to create a more sustainable future – and how can we support each other to better understand the world’s most pressing issues and arrive at locally sustainable solutions?   These are some of the questions that …

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  Rani Sheaffer, MCV · [email protected]

January 29, 2022 at 2:22 PM

We’re Hiring — Help spread the word!

Dear John,   Happy Snow Day! I hope you’re staying warm and safe and enjoying the snowfall.   I’m writing to let you know that our team is growing — we're looking to hire a Development and Communications Coordinator. This is an exciting, full-time opportunity with com…

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  Abbie Bradford, MCV · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Climate Day of Action: Call Sen. King now!

    Dear John,   In spite of what you may have seen in the news or on social media, let’s be clear: the Build Back Better Act is not dead. Negotiations are happening and the climate, jobs, and environmental justice investments could form the be…

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  Ches Gundrum, MCV · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 1:22 PM

TOMORROW: Spiritual Leadership for a Climate-Changed World (online)

    Dear John,   Tomorrow, January 28 from 12-1 PM, Allen Ewing-Merrill, Executive Director of The BTS Center, will join us for a conversation about the spiritual roots of the climate crisis — and the work The BTS Center is doing to advance a sp…

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  Maureen Drouin, MCV Executive Director · [email protected]

January 26, 2022 at 11:42 PM

Supporter Memo: Our plan to win together in 2022

    Dear John,   In 2021, we secured incredible victories to combat the climate crisis, protect Maine's environment, strengthen our democracy, and further racial equity, thanks to our wonderful community of supporters.   This year, we are emba…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

January 23, 2022 at 11:37 PM

You’re Invited: Spiritual Leadership for a Climate-Changed World (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, January 28, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Spiritual Leadership for a Climate-Changed World. REGISTER HERE Envir…

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  Beth Ahearn, MCV · [email protected]

January 22, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Tribal sovereignty, climate education, clean water, and more! Check-out the EPC’s 2022 priorities.

    Dear John,   As you know, much of our work focuses on ensuring our lawmakers listen to the issues that are important to our members and supporters, including climate action, protecting our lands, waters, and wildlife, and securing a healthi…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 1:20 PM

TOMORROW: Heat without fire — using the power of the earth to heat and cool with home geothermal (online)

    Dear John,   Tomorrow, January 20 from 12-1 PM, Heather Deese, Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Dandelion Energy, will join us to talk about how geothermal systems heat and cool buildings without any combustion of fossil fuels, t…

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  Beth Ahearn, Maine Conservation Alliance · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 5:06 PM

The 24-hour countdown is on! Don't miss Maine's Environmental Priorities Coalition's 2022 Kick-Off event.

  Dear John,   In 24 hours, Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition will unveil the 2022 Common Agenda!   Together, our coalition has identified 7 bills to prioritize this session. The Kick-Off event will include brief presentations about each bill from lawmaker…

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  Will Sedlack, MCV · [email protected]

January 17, 2022 at 12:07 PM

Take the lead from King Family members: Stand up for voting rights today!

    Dear John,   Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As we collectively honor the monumental legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to racial, economic, and social justice, we are taking the lead of King Family memb…

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  Kathleen Meil, MCV · [email protected]

January 16, 2022 at 11:30 PM

You’re Invited: Heat without fire — using the power of the earth to heat and cool with home geothermal (online)

        Dear John,   I hope you will plan to join us this Friday, January 21, from 12-1 PM for our Friday Lunch and Learn, Heat without fire — using the power of the earth to heat and cool with home geothermal. REGIST…

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