Cut down on plastic and food miles by buying local or making your own.
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Environmentalist Paul Hawken’s newest project, and book, offers real, practical steps to combat climate change
‘Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming’ focuses on solutions rather than threats.
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Portland’s Susan Webster went from concerned parent to food waste activist
Now she’s leading a Muskie School workshop to help Maine institutions in the ultimate food fight.
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10 tips for keeping costs down at the farmers market
Shop local, but shop smart by knowing how and where to find the best deals.
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George Mitchell: ‘Shocking’ denial of science blocks climate solutions
The Maine statesman also faults gerrymandering and campaign contributions, in part, for our inaction on keeping Earth habitable.
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Using less meat in your burger is not punishment
Try these tricks, psychological and culinary, and you’ll never notice the lack.
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What’s the best Adirondack chair for your backyard lounging?
Source goes looking for answers about ‘garden thrones’ from inexpensive plastic to custom wood.
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What did your lobster eat before you ate your lobster? And why should you care?
With herring bait in short supply, scientists and regulators consider the lobster’s diet
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The U.S. barely regulates personal care products, despite the many chemicals they contain
A new proposed law, co-sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins, is long overdue.
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When Peter Taggart renovates an old Maine building, it also gets greener
Solar power on properties he rents out also makes him a green landlord.