A homeowner makes the case for a green home that doesn’t have any fancy certifications.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Portland officials should address health effects of wood-burning fire pits
The nonprofit Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment lists 17 reasons to ban wood burning.
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Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
‘Massive’ Casco Bay algae bloom threatens marine life
The phytoplankton isn’t hazardous to humans, but has caused fish die-offs in other parts of the world and could be connected to a $250,000 loss of clams in Brunswick.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mining company plans to buy northern Maine mountain
Ontario-based Wolfden Resources Corp.’s plan to purchase Pickett Mountain, which is located north of Patten, comes three months after lawmakers passed a sweeping overhaul of Maine’s mining regulations.
Posted inLife & Culture, Sea Change, Source
EPA’s Scott Pruitt’s push to roll back vehicle emission standards is a disaster
Lowering the standards harms air quality, destabilizes the climate and is bad for Mainers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Source
Interactive map: With dry weather, drought comes creeping back into Maine
A drier-than-usual summer has brought drought conditions back to parts of Maine, but the problem remains mild compared to the drought of 2016.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Shrink wrap may protect Maine boats, but it can harm the environment
The low-density polyethylene plastic that comes off in the spring is a challenge for disposal.
Posted inLife & Culture, Sea Change, Source
New book on Trump finds sliver of hope in lowering clouds
Naomi Klein doesn’t mince words when it comes to the president. But she says all of us have the power to protect the earth and each other.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Life & Culture, Source
Green crabs have invaded, and if you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em
Efforts to turn the invasive green crabs into a restaurant delicacy continue.
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As environmental worries grow, Mainers are stepping up to volunteer
How the public gives back to environmental causes and conservation groups.