With the introduction of LD 1639, “An Act To Protect the Health and Welfare of Maine Communities and Reduce Harmful Solid Waste,” the future of construction and demolition debris (CDD) recycling in Maine has been brought to the forefront, and that future is grim. To focus just on “out-of-state” CDD waste, as LD 1639 does, […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inTimes Record
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.
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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.