Shore-dweller, cheese-lover, writer of things. Contributor to Boston Globe, @energynews_US, TheGuardian.com, Civil Eats, & more. Talked to Oprah once.
Joined December 2009
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7 Jul 2023
My latest for @energynews_US via @NHBulletinNews
New Hampshire – long an outlier among New England states on climate action – is on its way to creating a new climate plan for the first time in 14 years. Via @Shemkus of @energynews_US. buff.ly/3rhFa5D
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18 May 2023
“We won it then, we’ll win it now.” - Gina McCarthy, comparing climate change to the 2004 World Series
#EarthNight2023 @EnviroLeagueMA
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18 May 2023
“I have seen so much change, change that has convinced me that the clean energy future isn’t just possible — it’s happening now.” - Gina McCarthy, with enthusiasm
#EarthNight2023 @EnviroLeagueMA
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18 May 2023
“We’re in the fight of our lives, for our lives and we are not moving fast enough” - John Kerry, on climate change #EarthNight2023 @EnviroLeagueMA
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Sarah Shemkus retweeted
14 May 2023
73% of mothers with kids under 18 are in the workforce. More than flowers or brunch, working moms need:
- Paid family leave
- Equal pay
- Universal childcare
(But get your mom flowers, too)
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Sarah Shemkus retweeted
12 Apr 2023
Thank you Sarah @Shemkus of @energynews_US for covering BECMA's EV Kickstarter program and highlighting our BECMA Members Shontae Davidson & Edson Hilaire.
Read what BECMA is doing in the electric vehicle industry by clicking here: bit.ly/401XkUK
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11 Apr 2023
Every change we make can help. So start planning a more climate-friendly future. My latest for @BostonGlobeMag
bostonglobe.com/2023/04/11/m…
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Sarah Shemkus retweeted
19 Feb 2023
Be the Jimmy Carter you wish to see in the world.
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7 Feb 2023
Maine labor and environmental groups want to ensure Maine uses organized labor to build offshore wind. My latest for @energynews_US
4 Feb 2023
As Maine finalizes its offshore wind roadmap, “we need to make sure working families, both coastal and inland, benefit”- Kelt Wilska, MCV’s Energy Justice Manager.
@energynews_US’s @Shemkus on what groups are doing to secure the role of organized labor: energynews.us/2023/02/01/in-…
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26 Jan 2023
Looking for books -- adult, YA, children's -- in which someone discovers an unexpected other land. There's Narnia of course. What else?
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25 Jan 2023
Can confirm.
25 Jan 2023
People who grew up in the 80’s must be disappointed by the shockingly low number of lasers you encounter in 2023.
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12 Jan 2023
Apparently signing up for summer camp is like trying to get Taylor Swift tickets.
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11 Jan 2023
Ugh. Just... ugh.
11 Jan 2023
A fossil fuel industry group is campaigning against efforts to move heating away from oil and gas -- with the help of some cable TV stars nyti.ms/3X4ctE3
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14 Nov 2022
What I find fascinating about these answers is what different parents see/experience as "against the grain." Like, in my world things like baby-wearing and not forcing kids to eat all their food are par for the course. The personal -- regional? -- differences are so interesting.
13 Nov 2022
What is one parenting you do thing that goes against the grain of society-- that you will never ever regret doing?
Mine is cosleeping. It's the best thing we ever chose (though not without second guessing and guilt)
14 Nov 2022
Local food renewable power all in one place. The idea is catching on in Massachusetts and elsewhere. My latest for @energynews_US
energynews.us/2022/11/14/aft…
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10 Nov 2022
Love this.
10 Nov 2022
Colorado voters approved a ballot measure to provide free meals for all public school students. @npr buff.ly/3Em8hJ9
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Sarah Shemkus retweeted
3 Nov 2022
A lot of work has to happen for the Inflation Reduction Act to actually be implemented, say our #GreentownBOS #ClimatetechSummit panelists. “We can’t think the feds have solved this for us—we have work to do in Massachusetts.” —@BenDowningMA of @enginexyz
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Sarah Shemkus retweeted
3 Nov 2022
In the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act, “existing technologies got accelerated, and less mature technologies not only have new incentives in place now, but they have longer-term pathways for growth,” says @BenDowningMA of @enginexyz. #GreentownBOS #ClimatetechSummit
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Sarah Shemkus retweeted
3 Nov 2022
Greater Boston is poised to be the center of climatetech, says @vinit44 of @MassVentures. “MassVentures is actively going to be writing checks into this community.” #GreentownBOS #ClimatetechSummit
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