https://stage.pressherald.com/tag/maine-environment/page/5

Maine environment

Published
May 17, 2021

Forum: Future of recycling construction debris in Maine grim, needs closer look
Published
April 25, 2021

Diminishing ice cover on Maine’s lakes could impact fish populations

With ice-out occurring earlier now than it did decades ago, biologists worry decreasing ice cover and warmer water may lead to a decline in water quality and hurt some fish species.
Published
April 18, 2021

Andy Burt: A lifelong advocate, and she’s not done yet

Grassroots work on a new environmental rights bill and making films about climate justice are the latest – but not last – efforts in the Edgecomb woman's lifetime of advocacy.
Published
April 11, 2021

Recycling in Maine salvages 3 tough years

Experts say China's ban forced Maine and the country to confront 'flaws' in its waste system, and advocates hope greater awareness and pending state and federal legislation will kick-start more recycling.
Published
March 27, 2021

Maine Voices: How Pine Tree Amendment could benefit Maine’s environment, economy and future

L.D. 489 would protect Mainers by providing a legal basis for citizens, and state and local governments to take action against harmful policies or developments.

advertisement

Published
October 17, 2020

Commentary: Judges must heed RBG’s example, uphold federal role in protecting environment

A grasp of climate science and of their rulings’ long-term impacts should be the baseline for nomination and confirmation to the federal bench.
Published
January 9, 2020

Lobstermen Down East throw cold water on state plan to protect whales

About 75 people pack the first meeting in the state's monthlong presentation of its proposal, with many complaining that they would give up too much to fix a problem they aren't causing.
Published
January 3, 2020

Maine’s final plan to protect whales includes fewer lines, and a little slack, for lobstermen

The state proposal calls for the use of weak rope, fewer buoy lines carrying more traps in deeper waters, and flexibility to approve alternative protections to sustain fishermen and regional fishing traditions.
Published
December 16, 2019

Bath students study sea sustainability

From plant fertilizer made from green crabs to diesel substitute made from algae, Bath middle schoolers have some ideas that may help save the environment.
Published
December 10, 2019

A 34 million-gallon sewer leak in Waterville highlights infrastructure needs, official says

Kennebec Sanitary Treatment District Superintendent Timothy LeVasseur said Tuesday that 34 million, not 15 million, gallons of sewage flowed into the Kennebec River when a sewer main broke.