Materials that are bigger on the inside than the outside provide a futuristic solution to supply water to an increasingly arid planet.
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Posted inBiddeford-Saco-OOB Courier
Biddeford pilots technology to reduce impact on climate change
The Biddeford clean water facilities use Maine-made green technology to reduce their impact on the climate.
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Posted inNation & World, News
‘Everyone is drinking it’: Why this type of ‘forever chemical’ seems to be everywhere
A growing body of research has raised concerns about a forever chemical known as TFA, which is short for trifluoroacetic acid and has been found in increasing amounts in rainwater, groundwater and drinking water.
Posted inLocal & State
Sailing camp for youths with autism comes to Portland
Twenty kids participated in the traveling 3-day camp, which is based in South Carolina and will make 10 stops this year.
Posted inTimes Record
Maine Audubon seeks Freeport-area stream explorers for community science project
Maine Audubon is looking for volunteers who like to explore, walk through stream, care about water quality and love to be outdoors for its community science project exploring water quality and stream health. Maine Audubon, in partnership with Trout Unlimited Merrymeeting Bay chapter, seeks volunteers to help sample Frost Gully Brook to determine what sensitive, […]
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The Panama Canal averts crisis for now – but at a cost to drinking water
After imposing strict limits on vessel traffic last year as drought left water levels languishing, the Panama Canal Authority is increasing the number of ships that can cross.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, News
Towns ask Legislature to give them ‘teeth’ to deal with violators of shoreland laws
Sebago Lake case involving Auburn businessman spurs bill giving towns more tools to force compliance with state laws.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
Some companies using lots of water want to be more sustainable. Few are close to their targets
Ceres released an analysis that found most of the assessed companies – including such powerhouses as Coca-Cola, General Mills, and Amazon – have set targets but aren’t close to meeting them.
Posted inTimes Record
The Recycle Bin: Conserving water offers many benefits
Maine has historically been a place of abundant rivers and lakes with regular rainfall. By 2014, when I finished farming, the usual 1-inch weekly rainfall was becoming less frequent. It would be difficult for Maine farmers today to count on natural rainfall to irrigate 3 acres of crops as I did successfully for 10 years […]
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The Panama Canal is running dry. That’s the United States’ fault – and problem
A dwindling freshwater supply after a 20-year drought pits Panamanians’ need for drinking water against global demand for shipping. U.S. voters are key to the solution.