All fishing and oil exploration will be banned, in return for debt repayment.
environment
Two naturalists, one in midcoast Maine, closely observe as the climate changes
Data from backyard observations by citizen scientists add up to troubling trends.
Owners of hybrids, all-electric vehicles fume over proposal to assess annual fee
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.
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.
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.
Some tips to help you navigate the renewable energy jungle
For energy consumers, deciphering the jargon of electricity generation can be a losing battle.
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.
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.
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.
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.