Filmmaker Sriram Murali addresses the question in his new movie, which will be shown at ‘Stars over Katahdin.’
environment
Expand your garden into the ‘esplanade’
That bit of land between the sidewalk and the street can host a range of tough, hardy plants.
Scientists struggle to measure change in the natural world
Shifting baselines may prompt us to celebrate a wildlife population rebound that looks impressive over 30 years but actually pales against population numbers thousands of years ago.
Does banning plastic bags reduce pollution in Maine?
Anecdotally, at least, the evidence suggests yes.
Get busy hearing about what makes nature work in such harmony
Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer is coming to speak at Maine Audubon.
Plant arugula in August, and watch it thrive in cool weather
You’ll enjoy its peppery bite in salads in September.
Meet Kimberly Ridley, who teaches nature writing
Come September she’ll be doing it at Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary.
How to buy bird seed mixes that birds will actually eat
A number of common seed mixes contain an ingredient unappealing to most birds.
Environmental group to sue N.H. fish hatchery, claiming it pollutes nearby waters
The facility’s discharges have contaminated a river and other waterways and sickened people and animals, the group says, but the state says it’s not violating any release limits.
Critics in Maine decry Trump administration plan to ease rules for auto emissions and efficiency
Maine is one of a dozen states that have adopted California’s tougher vehicle emissions standards, which could be eliminated under an EPA proposal announced Thursday.