environment Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Our View: Climate is top concern in CMP powerline case

by The Editorial Board February 24, 2019February 23, 2019

Gov. Mills is right to sign on to a deal that brings low-emission electricity to the region.

With 20 communities already restricting them, and more on the way, the state may take California’s environmental cue.

by The Editorial Board February 22, 2019February 21, 2019

It looks like the state needs a law to nudge all districts into ensuring that their water is safe for students.

by Michael Belliveau and Alain Nahimana Special to the Press Herald February 21, 2019February 20, 2019

Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn’t face the added stress of toxic chemicals.

by ED PIERCE Journal Tribune February 20, 2019February 21, 2019

The Planeteers of Southern Maine says 51 businesses have pledged to eliminating the use of plastic straws by Earth Day on April 22.

by Daniel Gatti Special to the Press Herald February 18, 2019February 18, 2019

A regional initiative now underway to cap transportation emissions has a lot to offer the state.

Just what are they doing at the Great Lakes in winter?

by Brian Eckhouse, David Stringer and Jeremy Hodges Bloomberg February 16, 2019February 16, 2019

The global electric-vehicle fleet reached 5 million last year, but is supported by a little more than 600,000 charging points around the world.

by Paul Averill Liebow Special to the Press Herald February 16, 2019February 16, 2019

Mainers should push for the state to revisit solar and the U.S. to return to the Paris accord.

by Mira D'Amato Special to the Press Herald February 13, 2019February 13, 2019

For lack of visitor supervision, invaluable cultural and natural sites were trashed during the impasse.