Officials say scientific data doesn’t support the proposals.
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Defenders of endangered right whales pursue limits on aquaculture
The threat of entanglements extends beyond the lobster industry, say advocates, pointing to Maine’s rapidly growing farmed-fisheries sector.
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Proposals to save right whales could drastically change lobstering
Regulators will meet next week to consider actions to preserve the threatened species, including a one-month closure of fishing zones and outlawing certain gear.
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What to do when you think your grill is cooked
After a long summer, do you kick it to the curb or do you try to salvage it?
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Snakes and bats and wasps, oh my!
When you try to rewild your garden, you don’t always get what you expect.
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Try cover crops – a living blanket for your garden
They suppress weeds, attract pollinators and add nitrogen to the soil.
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Come fall, to clean up the garden or not?
It’s complicated. Our columnist’s personal philosophy? If it stands tall, don’t maul. If it flops, lop it off.
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State aims to shut down Arundel composting company accused of polluting
Environmental regulators want to revoke composting licenses for Dubois Livestock and Excavating, which allegedly has created noxious odors, polluted a nearby stream and committed other violations.
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EPA appeals reinstatement of ban on pesticide
The compound, linked to disorders in children whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy, was banned by the Obama administration.
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Travel to Japan without ever leaving your garden
Our columnist explains how to create a Japanese garden in your own backyard. No moon-viewing platforms required.