environment Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Colby College students, staff collect household waste in Waterville

The neighborhood cleanup helps get them more involved with the community.

by Olin Jenner and Beverly Roxby Special to the Press Herald October 20, 2017October 20, 2017

Health concerns, coupled with environmental destruction, make natural gas a poor energy source.

by Conrad Schneider and JACQUELINE GUYOL Special to the Press Herald October 17, 2017October 17, 2017

By moving to repeal the Clean Power Plan, Trump is doing the bidding of the coal industry and big polluters.

The Portland Water District joins in a national day of education about the value of water.

by The Editorial Board October 13, 2017October 13, 2017

Washington is trying to roll back safeguards and expose every coastline to the risks of oil extraction.

by Rebecca Van Damm Special to the Press Herald October 10, 2017October 9, 2017

It remains unclear the extent to which Whole Foods will change with the Amazon buyout.

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD October 10, 2017October 9, 2017

A warming climate and polluted air are all we have to gain from keeping dirty power plants running.

As the college’s assistant vice president for facilities and campus planning, Amundsen is the overseer of its greener future.

by Rob Tod Special to the Press Herald October 7, 2017October 6, 2017

Environmental Protection Administrator Scott Pruitt is eyeing the repeal of the Clean Water Rule.

by The Editorial Board October 5, 2017October 5, 2017

The prize for medicine goes to three researchers at a time when fact-finding is under attack.