The conservationist on the hope that guides her – and why it’s not the same as optimism.
environment
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
‘Up for Grabs’ chronicles the complicated history of Maine’s Public Reserved Lands
The book, written by former Maine Audubon director Thomas Urquhart, is comprehensive and lively.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Cultivating next generation of ocean guardians requires protecting more ocean now
The America the Beautiful Initiative can help build a workforce interested in safeguarding the health of our marine territories.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Opportunity, controversy grow for Maine’s aquaculture industry
Many see seafood farming as a vital practice to feed the world, but others take issue with its environmental impacts.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Tackle invasive plants now, as they are easy to spot
The never-ending job: Tips on removing honeysuckle, multiflora (and sadly many more) from your garden.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Can you skip the raking this year? Should you?
Whatever you do, please skip that noisy, noxious, polluting leaf blower.
Posted inFood
Threatened by climate change, a California winemaker switches to carbon farming
Robin Lail hopes more vineyards join her.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Whale scientists fire back – with science – at critics of new lobstering rules
Marine biologists disagree with a judge’s decision to block a seasonal closure in the Gulf of Maine and say there are ample data to justify the closure.
Posted inBusiness
Amazon, Ikea and other big companies commit to zero-emission shipping by 2040
Unilever, Michelin and Patagonia are also among the pledges.
Posted inNation & World
EPA unveils strategy to regulate toxic PFAS
The Biden administration is launching a wide-ranging strategy to regulate toxic industrial compounds used in products including cookware, carpets and firefighting foams.