The state will hold industry meetings this week on its proposal to protect endangered right whales before submitting a final plan to federal fishing regulators in mid-November.
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Unity College introduces degree with focus on climate change
The school created the degree in order to address the growing interests of students, demands in the job market and the institution’s mission of being “America’s Environmental College.”
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South Pole’s ozone hole shrinks to smallest since discovery
However, scientists say is a ‘fluke’ of the weather, and not from efforts to cut down on pollution.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Portland becomes first city in Maine to ban plastic straws
The City Council votes 8-0 to prohibit sales and distribution of plastic drinking straws in the city starting Jan. 1, 2021.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Better soil for better food? There’s an app for that
Debuted by Wolfe’s Neck Center in Freeport, it helps farmers grow healthier food.
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Where art and science meet: North Yarmouth artist renders wildlife
Fresh off a residency at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Michael Boardman wants to educate the public through his art about threats to breeding birds.
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‘Flash drought’ worsening across 14 Southern states
Nearly 20% of the lower 48 is experiencing drought conditions, with record heat and little rainfall worsening circumstances.
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Gov. Mills wants Maine carbon-neutral by 2045. What will that take?
For this richly forested state, it may not take much beyond previously announced greenhouse gas cuts.
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Birding: For over 100 years, ordinary people have contributed to the field of ornithology
The web-based iNaturalist, with its social networking component, continues that tradition, in a 21st-century way.
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EPA targets California over air quality
The Trump administration says it needs to address the problem or risk losing federal highway funds.