environment

Published
May 31, 2023

Earth is ‘really quite sick’ and in danger zone in nearly all ecological ways, study says

It’s not a terminal diagnosis. The planet can recover if it changes, including its use of coal, oil, and natural gas and the way it treats the land and water, scientists said.
Published
May 22, 2023

Breakthrough proposal would aid drought-stricken Colorado River as 3 Western states offer cuts

Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a deal to significantly cut their water use from the Colorado River over the next 3 years.
Published
May 22, 2023

Maine cities and towns embracing ‘No Mow May’

Scarborough is among the latest to promote giving mowers the month off to help pollinators.
Published
May 14, 2023

The terrors of climate change are front and center in ‘Blue Skies’

In this dark family drama, catastrophe looms large.
Published
May 7, 2023

Maine rivers face increasing flood threat, research shows

The Northeast is seeing some of the biggest changes in rainfall quantity and intensity, according to the National Climate Assessment.
Published
April 30, 2023

No Mow May can help threatened pollinators, and by extension, us

Plus, a whole month to skip a chore? Now if only we could figure out a way to avoid doing the laundry.
Published
April 23, 2023

Biden plans to slash planet-warming pollution from power plants

A draft proposal – the EPA's second attempt to clamp down on carbon dioxide – could be unveiled in the coming days.
Published
April 21, 2023

Biden signs order prioritizing ‘environmental justice’

While GOP lawmakers want less regulation to lower energy prices, the administration says those policies would benefit oil companies and the Chinese.
Published
April 20, 2023

Climate tension: U.N. chief chides Biden, other world leaders

President Biden is touting 'unprecedented' climate efforts by his administration in an annual White House summit of leading economies.
Published
April 13, 2023

Battle over Maine’s strict mining rules spills into Legislature

Some argue that a proposed lithium mine in western Maine would support renewable energy development and help fight climate change. Others say the potential environmental impacts might not be worth it.