Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative
@capecodclimate.bsky.social
Reducing ways the Cape & Islands region contributes to climate change and protecting our region from its potentially devastating impacts.
That overflowing inbox isn’t just clutter, it uses energy too! Deleting old emails and unused cloud files helps cut down the energy needed to store and power them.
December 17, 2025 at 7:23 PM
That overflowing inbox isn’t just clutter, it uses energy too! Deleting old emails and unused cloud files helps cut down the energy needed to store and power them.
Ever forget to turn the lights off? We’ve all been there. Smart lighting timers help cut energy waste by automatically turning lights on and off which saves energy all season long.
December 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Ever forget to turn the lights off? We’ve all been there. Smart lighting timers help cut energy waste by automatically turning lights on and off which saves energy all season long.
Our December newsletter is live! 🌱 Catch up on climate action, sustainability tips, and local updates for Cape Cod.
Read more ➡️ capecodclimate.org/newsletters
Want future updates and climate alerts? Subscribe at capecodclimate.org and stay connected.
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Want future updates and climate alerts? Subscribe at capecodclimate.org and stay connected.
December 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Our December newsletter is live! 🌱 Catch up on climate action, sustainability tips, and local updates for Cape Cod.
Read more ➡️ capecodclimate.org/newsletters
Want future updates and climate alerts? Subscribe at capecodclimate.org and stay connected.
Read more ➡️ capecodclimate.org/newsletters
Want future updates and climate alerts? Subscribe at capecodclimate.org and stay connected.
Paper chains are a simple, joyful way to decorate while keeping waste low. They add color, create connection, and offer a planet-friendly alternative to plastic décor.
Made from recycled paper, old magazines, fabric, or scraps you already have, they’re an easy, festive, sustainable choice.
Made from recycled paper, old magazines, fabric, or scraps you already have, they’re an easy, festive, sustainable choice.
December 17, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Paper chains are a simple, joyful way to decorate while keeping waste low. They add color, create connection, and offer a planet-friendly alternative to plastic décor.
Made from recycled paper, old magazines, fabric, or scraps you already have, they’re an easy, festive, sustainable choice.
Made from recycled paper, old magazines, fabric, or scraps you already have, they’re an easy, festive, sustainable choice.
Many winter holidays celebrate light—one easy way to do that sustainably is switching to LED holiday lights.
LEDs use less energy, last longer, stay cool, and shine just as bright. Small swaps like this save money, cut emissions, and keep the season glowing ✨
LEDs use less energy, last longer, stay cool, and shine just as bright. Small swaps like this save money, cut emissions, and keep the season glowing ✨
December 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Many winter holidays celebrate light—one easy way to do that sustainably is switching to LED holiday lights.
LEDs use less energy, last longer, stay cool, and shine just as bright. Small swaps like this save money, cut emissions, and keep the season glowing ✨
LEDs use less energy, last longer, stay cool, and shine just as bright. Small swaps like this save money, cut emissions, and keep the season glowing ✨
Get ready, Cape Cod! 🌊 WaterWORKS Career Day returns to Cape Cod Community College on Jan 13, 2026.
Connect with 50+ local employers, hands-on activities, panels, and careers in the blue economy & STEM.
Open to students, families, and job seekers.
Learn more ➡️ bluecapecod.org/events/waterworks
Connect with 50+ local employers, hands-on activities, panels, and careers in the blue economy & STEM.
Open to students, families, and job seekers.
Learn more ➡️ bluecapecod.org/events/waterworks
December 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Get ready, Cape Cod! 🌊 WaterWORKS Career Day returns to Cape Cod Community College on Jan 13, 2026.
Connect with 50+ local employers, hands-on activities, panels, and careers in the blue economy & STEM.
Open to students, families, and job seekers.
Learn more ➡️ bluecapecod.org/events/waterworks
Connect with 50+ local employers, hands-on activities, panels, and careers in the blue economy & STEM.
Open to students, families, and job seekers.
Learn more ➡️ bluecapecod.org/events/waterworks
Take a holiday break to help clean up Craigville Beach! 🏖️ Join Barnstable Land Trust & community partners. Gloves, bags, and a thank-you gift provided. Dress for the weather. Pre-register to ensure supplies! Questions: 508-790-6272
December 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Take a holiday break to help clean up Craigville Beach! 🏖️ Join Barnstable Land Trust & community partners. Gloves, bags, and a thank-you gift provided. Dress for the weather. Pre-register to ensure supplies! Questions: 508-790-6272
A big thank you to Cape Light Compact for supporting NetZero and the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative! 💚 They help families save energy, lower costs, and build a cleaner, more resilient Cape Cod. Learn more: capelightcompact.org
December 10, 2025 at 8:29 PM
A big thank you to Cape Light Compact for supporting NetZero and the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative! 💚 They help families save energy, lower costs, and build a cleaner, more resilient Cape Cod. Learn more: capelightcompact.org
Protect Cape Cod’s salt marshes! 🌿 Learn how these natural buffers fight storms, support fish, and filter water. Join APCC for a 45-min presentation + Q&A.
📅 Dec 10 • 1pm • Dennis
Register: apcc.org/news-events/events/salt-marshes-natural-protection-in-a-changing-climate
📅 Dec 10 • 1pm • Dennis
Register: apcc.org/news-events/events/salt-marshes-natural-protection-in-a-changing-climate
December 10, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Protect Cape Cod’s salt marshes! 🌿 Learn how these natural buffers fight storms, support fish, and filter water. Join APCC for a 45-min presentation + Q&A.
📅 Dec 10 • 1pm • Dennis
Register: apcc.org/news-events/events/salt-marshes-natural-protection-in-a-changing-climate
📅 Dec 10 • 1pm • Dennis
Register: apcc.org/news-events/events/salt-marshes-natural-protection-in-a-changing-climate
Make your holidays greener by wrapping gifts in reusable or recyclable materials—cloth, recycled paper, scarves, newspaper, old maps. It cuts waste, adds personality, and helps protect Cape Cod’s environment. 🎄
December 10, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Make your holidays greener by wrapping gifts in reusable or recyclable materials—cloth, recycled paper, scarves, newspaper, old maps. It cuts waste, adds personality, and helps protect Cape Cod’s environment. 🎄
This #GivingTuesday, we’re giving advice! A greener holiday doesn’t mean giving up gift-giving—just choosing more sustainably. Try gifting experiences instead of things: museum tickets, nature outings, classes, workshops. More memories, less waste, lower carbon footprint. 💚
December 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This #GivingTuesday, we’re giving advice! A greener holiday doesn’t mean giving up gift-giving—just choosing more sustainably. Try gifting experiences instead of things: museum tickets, nature outings, classes, workshops. More memories, less waste, lower carbon footprint. 💚
Places of worship are powerful community leaders. This season, invite Cape Light Compact to share practical tips on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable living. Small steps can make a big impact on Cape Cod’s environment. 💚
December 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Places of worship are powerful community leaders. This season, invite Cape Light Compact to share practical tips on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable living. Small steps can make a big impact on Cape Cod’s environment. 💚
Turkey leftovers? 🦃 Don’t compost the bones—they don’t break down and can attract pests. Small changes like this keep your compost healthy and Cape Cod clean. 💚 Stay tuned for more easy, sustainable holiday tips!
November 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Turkey leftovers? 🦃 Don’t compost the bones—they don’t break down and can attract pests. Small changes like this keep your compost healthy and Cape Cod clean. 💚 Stay tuned for more easy, sustainable holiday tips!
Thanksgiving + Giving Tuesday = time to GIVE…some eco-friendly tips! 💚
Send guests home with leftovers in their own containers—free, waste-free, and good for Cape Cod’s land & waterways. 🌿
Stay tuned for more simple ways to make your holidays greener!
Send guests home with leftovers in their own containers—free, waste-free, and good for Cape Cod’s land & waterways. 🌿
Stay tuned for more simple ways to make your holidays greener!
November 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Thanksgiving + Giving Tuesday = time to GIVE…some eco-friendly tips! 💚
Send guests home with leftovers in their own containers—free, waste-free, and good for Cape Cod’s land & waterways. 🌿
Stay tuned for more simple ways to make your holidays greener!
Send guests home with leftovers in their own containers—free, waste-free, and good for Cape Cod’s land & waterways. 🌿
Stay tuned for more simple ways to make your holidays greener!
This season, we’re grateful for everyone making climate progress possible on Cape Cod—volunteers, donors, advocates, partners, and community champions. 🌿💛 Your dedication moves real action forward. Thank you for being part of this shared future!
November 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This season, we’re grateful for everyone making climate progress possible on Cape Cod—volunteers, donors, advocates, partners, and community champions. 🌿💛 Your dedication moves real action forward. Thank you for being part of this shared future!
Starting November 1, many Cape Cod households using heat pumps can save around $540 this winter with new utility rates! 💡❄️
Learn who qualifies and what’s next from Green Energy Consumers Alliance:
blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/.../heat-pump
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Learn who qualifies and what’s next from Green Energy Consumers Alliance:
blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/.../heat-pump
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November 29, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Starting November 1, many Cape Cod households using heat pumps can save around $540 this winter with new utility rates! 💡❄️
Learn who qualifies and what’s next from Green Energy Consumers Alliance:
blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/.../heat-pump
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Learn who qualifies and what’s next from Green Energy Consumers Alliance:
blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/.../heat-pump
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Did you know every glass of water on Cape Cod starts as rain or snow soaking into the ground? 🌧️💧
With the Cape now at Level 2 Significant Drought, conserving water matters more than ever. Every drop counts!
Learn more: capecodcommission.org/.../drought-...
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With the Cape now at Level 2 Significant Drought, conserving water matters more than ever. Every drop counts!
Learn more: capecodcommission.org/.../drought-...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Did you know every glass of water on Cape Cod starts as rain or snow soaking into the ground? 🌧️💧
With the Cape now at Level 2 Significant Drought, conserving water matters more than ever. Every drop counts!
Learn more: capecodcommission.org/.../drought-...
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With the Cape now at Level 2 Significant Drought, conserving water matters more than ever. Every drop counts!
Learn more: capecodcommission.org/.../drought-...
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In October, Mashpee voters approved nearly $26M to build a wastewater treatment system—an important step in reducing nutrient pollution in Mashpee-Wakeby Pond and boosting climate resilience.
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November 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
In October, Mashpee voters approved nearly $26M to build a wastewater treatment system—an important step in reducing nutrient pollution in Mashpee-Wakeby Pond and boosting climate resilience.
Read more: capeandislands.org/.../wastewat...
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📣 Homeowners! Upgrade your heating before winter ❄️☀️
Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a free webinar on heat pumps—efficient heating & cooling, contractor tips, and Mass Save rebates.
Register ➡️ greenenergyconsumers.org/.../heatpump...
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Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a free webinar on heat pumps—efficient heating & cooling, contractor tips, and Mass Save rebates.
Register ➡️ greenenergyconsumers.org/.../heatpump...
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November 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
📣 Homeowners! Upgrade your heating before winter ❄️☀️
Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a free webinar on heat pumps—efficient heating & cooling, contractor tips, and Mass Save rebates.
Register ➡️ greenenergyconsumers.org/.../heatpump...
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Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a free webinar on heat pumps—efficient heating & cooling, contractor tips, and Mass Save rebates.
Register ➡️ greenenergyconsumers.org/.../heatpump...
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The CANs (Climate Action Networks) unite Cape Cod residents to take local climate action, protect ecosystems, and build resilient communities.
Learn more about the CANs in Chatham, Falmouth, Harwich, and Orleans: capecodclimate.org/climate-action-networks/
Learn more about the CANs in Chatham, Falmouth, Harwich, and Orleans: capecodclimate.org/climate-action-networks/
November 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The CANs (Climate Action Networks) unite Cape Cod residents to take local climate action, protect ecosystems, and build resilient communities.
Learn more about the CANs in Chatham, Falmouth, Harwich, and Orleans: capecodclimate.org/climate-action-networks/
Learn more about the CANs in Chatham, Falmouth, Harwich, and Orleans: capecodclimate.org/climate-action-networks/
Cape Cod’s shoreline defines us—and makes us vulnerable. At CREST’s World Tourism Forum with CARE for the Cape & Islands, we explored how to keep tourism sustainable while protecting the Cape’s beauty and communities.
November 9, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Cape Cod’s shoreline defines us—and makes us vulnerable. At CREST’s World Tourism Forum with CARE for the Cape & Islands, we explored how to keep tourism sustainable while protecting the Cape’s beauty and communities.
Twenty years after the harvest ban, Cape Cod’s rivers still reflect drought, warming waters, and community care. See how volunteers are helping herring return home ➡️ capeandislands.org/.../herring-...
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November 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Twenty years after the harvest ban, Cape Cod’s rivers still reflect drought, warming waters, and community care. See how volunteers are helping herring return home ➡️ capeandislands.org/.../herring-...
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Cape Cod faces real-life frights like hurricanes, flooding, and heat waves. As our climate changes, a little preparation can make a big difference.
Know your risks. Make a plan. Keep your home and community resilient.
Learn more at capecod.gov/.../regional...
Know your risks. Make a plan. Keep your home and community resilient.
Learn more at capecod.gov/.../regional...
November 9, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Cape Cod faces real-life frights like hurricanes, flooding, and heat waves. As our climate changes, a little preparation can make a big difference.
Know your risks. Make a plan. Keep your home and community resilient.
Learn more at capecod.gov/.../regional...
Know your risks. Make a plan. Keep your home and community resilient.
Learn more at capecod.gov/.../regional...
We’re proud to have offered the NetZero Conference free of charge this year — made possible by the generous support of our sponsors: Barr Foundation, Cape Light Compact , Cape Cod 5, Steamship Authority, the Center for Coastal Studies and the New England Aquarium. 💚
November 8, 2025 at 10:38 PM
We’re proud to have offered the NetZero Conference free of charge this year — made possible by the generous support of our sponsors: Barr Foundation, Cape Light Compact , Cape Cod 5, Steamship Authority, the Center for Coastal Studies and the New England Aquarium. 💚
How can we talk about climate change better? 🌊 Join Falmouth Climate Action Network for a free screening of Shifting Tides on Oct 20, 7–9 PM at Falmouth Public Library. RSVP: [email protected]
October 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
How can we talk about climate change better? 🌊 Join Falmouth Climate Action Network for a free screening of Shifting Tides on Oct 20, 7–9 PM at Falmouth Public Library. RSVP: [email protected]