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PublishedFebruary 1, 2023
Lawmakers urged to increase funding to protect Maine’s many lakes
Environmentalists hail plan to allocate $18 million in additional funds to boost water quality projects for Maine's lakes
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2023
Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts
Some Maine farmers, including some of its 300 certified organic farmers, worry they soon won't be able to defend their crops from pests, said Julie Ann Smith of the Maine Farm Bureau.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2023
Maine leaders call for new federal clean car standards
The diverse group wants the Biden administration and EPA to mandate higher gas mileage vehicles in a new round of clean car standards for new vehicles made after 2027 through 2035 to protect Maine's economy, health and environment.
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PublishedOctober 15, 2022
Green Divide: LePage, Mills environmental records a study in contrasts
While governor, LePage rolled back environmental regulations and stifled renewable energy in the hopes of growing the economy. Mills reversed most of these policies and embraced the state's role as a leader in fighting climate change.
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PublishedAugust 28, 2022
Maine Gardener: What will Maine’s forests look like in 100 years?
Biologist Amanda Devine says we've already lost the battle to many aggressive invasives, which she described as the second-largest threat to global biodiversity. (The largest threat? Human disruptions.)
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PublishedJune 4, 2022
Maine’s landmark recycling reform law will take years to implement
It could take 4 years for the state to craft detailed regulations that make big corporations shoulder the local cost of disposing of hard-to-recycle packaging they produce.
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PublishedMay 5, 2022
Our View: Improving public transit requires regional cooperation
A standoff between Greater Portland agencies proves that the system is not working.
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PublishedMarch 17, 2022
Legislative panel OKs $100 million PFAS relief fund for farmers
The money could be used to cover remediation efforts, crop losses, farm buyouts and long-term health care needs.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2021
Maine’s electric vehicle transition a costly proposition, report says
Public funding for new vehicle incentives and charging stations to meet Maine's climate goals is projected to fall short by more than $100 million, according to the state-commissioned report.
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2021
Like a certain honey flavor? You have bees to thank
The nectar chosen by the insects, which varies by season and region, determines how different honeys taste.
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