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Record Breaking: 2023 and 2024 Weather Review

Record Breaking: 2023 and 2024 Weather Review

Liam Warren '25 April 21, 2024

2023 was the hottest year on record. Across the globe, sweltering heat waves set record-high temperatures, causing illness, destruction of infrastructure, and even death. Substantial flooding and wildfires...

Jack Dalton: The Kid Conservationist

Harry Spence '25 April 21, 2024

Jack Dalton ‘28 loves orangutans. Originally from Lowell, Mass and now located in Manchester, NH, this eighth grader is an avid climate activist dedicated to protecting these orange apes. He is a public...

An Interview with Dr. Black on Groton’s Sustainability Situation

Charlotte Jones '25 April 21, 2024

Since March 26, 2021, the state of MA has, according to a law signed by former Governor Charlie Baker, been pursuing the goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Our beloved Groton School, a pillar among...

Fast Fashion - Easy or Evil?

Fast Fashion – Easy or Evil?

Saniya Pleasants '27 April 21, 2024

Every morning on the Circle starts with a question—what do I wear? Whether you take an hour to pick out the best outfit or you grab clothes off the floor, trying not to be late to chapel, we all choose...

A Shift to Ecology

Eliza Kingsland '25 April 21, 2024

Groton is embarking on a massive transition as some of the most foundational teachers are retiring. Mr Belsky, who has taught 3rd form Bio for many years, is retiring at the end of the spring. This transition...

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Fusion Energy at ITER: The Future of Sustainability

William Cai '26 April 21, 2024

ITER, short for the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor, stands as the culmination of a revolutionary new type of energy, Fusion energy. This experimental facility stands as a symbolic Global...

Chilling Realities: A Discussion of April Snowfall in Relation to Climate Change

Olivia Hegyi '27 April 21, 2024

It seemed like a dream; Groton woke up to plush, white snow crowning the horizon. The trees were dusted with fine white sugar, which playfully dusted upon students strolling by. The Schoolhouse seemed...

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