As the college’s assistant vice president for facilities and campus planning, Amundsen is the overseer of its greener future.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Good beer needs good, clean water and that is now threatened
Environmental Protection Administrator Scott Pruitt is eyeing the repeal of the Clean Water Rule.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mainer’s sleep-studies Nobel Prize shows impact of science on daily life
The prize for medicine goes to three researchers at a time when fact-finding is under attack.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Pretty Good Houses are pretty good energy-efficient homes
A homeowner makes the case for a green home that doesn’t have any fancy certifications.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Portland officials should address health effects of wood-burning fire pits
The nonprofit Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment lists 17 reasons to ban wood burning.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
‘Massive’ Casco Bay algae bloom threatens marine life
The phytoplankton isn’t hazardous to humans, but has caused fish die-offs in other parts of the world and could be connected to a $250,000 loss of clams in Brunswick.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Global warming needs political climate change
It’s time for leaders to catch up with the people, who believe the science and are ready to act.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Proposed cuts to research threaten our future, quality of life
The Trump administration is proposing reductions that would devastate programs in many agencies.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Regulatory Accountability Act would undermine our ability to do business
This misguided legislation, if it passes, would take Maine and our nation in the wrong direction.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: All arguments clearly favor Portland’s new recycling carts
The city stands to benefit from the cost savings and environmental advantages.