It Does Matter

It Does Matter

What you do, or don’t do, has political ramifications. The odds are that if you are reading this column you are invested in the quality of our environment and support good environmental practices. Now as much as ever, actions speak louder than words. Feeling strongly...
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Not Ready

The Blizzard of 2026, with all the disruption and personal pain it imposed, was a stress test of the Cape’s infrastructure and overall readiness for a major storm response. Despite tireless work by plow drivers, line crews, volunteers and first responders, the Cape’s...
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Admit It

The only way to solve a problem is to admit you have one. Admit it or not—America, we have a problem. I am referring to last week’s repeal by EPA of the Endangerment Finding that removed the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gases. More than not—admitting...
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Turn the Wheel

I had a dream recently that reflects my view of the choice Cape Cod has before it. In my dream I was driving a car that was headed toward a bend in the road. My passenger reached over and held my arms to prevent me from changing direction. We missed the turn and went...
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More? C’mon

APCC has taken a stand against state permits for new development that will further degrade water quality. We have written to DEP to object to the draft groundwater discharge permit for a major development in Falmouth that will add nitrogen to an already overloaded...