Opponents at a public hearing drive home their point that the state plan, aimed at shoring up the highway maintenance fund, is unfair and would punish ‘socially conscious’ consumers.
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Port Clyde family waiting for someone to clean up oil spill
An oil truck spilled 1,700 gallons on the family’s property seven weeks ago.
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Portland jetport the first U.S. airport to recycle all of its de-icing fluid
How the jetport developed a program to collect, distill and reuse the spent fluid in a bid to protect the environment and eventually save money.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Some tips to help you navigate the renewable energy jungle
For energy consumers, deciphering the jargon of electricity generation can be a losing battle.
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More cities jettison road salt in favor of beets, beer and brine
Agencies get creative with clearing streets, noting the environmental drawbacks of rock salt.
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Learning to shed stuff, like losing weight, makes you feel lighter
Decluttering can become a habit that’s good for you and for the environment.
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Trees can teach us to value a world of connection
Their vast and complex network of reciprocity is right under our noses, even if we don’t often notice.
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Maine Rep. Pingree: Republican budget bill will dismantle environmental protections
The legacy of Muskie’s Clean Water Act is on the line in the budget’s assault on our air, water and land.
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The truth about your online shopping carbon footprint
The shipping news might surprise you.
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Cars cost you a lot, and they cost the planet a lot, too
It’s time for America’s post-World War II car-crazed culture to change.