With extreme weather on the rise, the state is embracing an ancient, low-tech method of using dormant cuttings to stabilize shorelines.
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To curb trash fires, Maine may require battery makers to offer free disposal
Regulators say batteries take up too much of the limited space in Maine’s landfills and have caused a surge in fires.
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Federal cuts threaten Maine environment, leaders say
Concerns were outlined by the Maine Climate Council and in a new report from the Natural Resources Council of Maine.
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Maine’s biggest composting plant to close
State regulators say the Hawk Ridge facility in Unity is a source of PFAS contamination in nearby streams, rivers and fish. The owner says the state’s regulatory environment has made its operation unsustainable.
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Humans, not beavers, to blame for dam at Tripp Pond in Poland
Surveillance photos show two unidentified people apparently working without permission on an artificial dam at an outlet on the pond, where property owners have fought over water levels.
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Why is conserved land in Belfast being sold as commercial property?
A Maine wetland was supposed to be conserved “in perpetuity,” but it seems the plan was never filed. The state DEP is investigating.
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Total ban on foam food containers in Maine delayed 2 more years
The Legislature continued 2 key exemptions on the containers until July 2027.
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CMP conservation plan insufficient, environmental groups tell state regulators
CMP said the conservation plan is just one part of a comprehensive set of requirements to address the overall project impacts, and that the concerns identified are dealt with elsewhere in the permit orders.
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Maine Legislature to discuss three-year halt on artificial turf installation
The bill, LD 1177, would halt any installation of new synthetic turf and also stop renovation of existing spaces.
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Maine Board of Environmental Protection wrestles with fees for solar, wind impacts
Fees would vary depending on how much land is impacted and whether it is high-value habitat or home to threatened or endangered species.