New bill would fund more experts and programs to combat the invasive bug that strips trees and causes people to itch all over.
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Posted inMaine, News, Politics, Schools and Education
Panel endorses bill to train teachers in climate science despite Republican opposition
Opponents worried that the bill, which has huge support among Maine science teachers, would give environmental groups too much influence.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine predicts a steep price to fight forever chemicals
Soil and water testing, bottled water and filtration systems at farms, factories and landfills where PFAS chemicals have tainted the well water could cost up to $20 million a year, says DEP Commissioner Melanie Loyzim.
Posted inMaine, News
Forever chemical risk identified throughout Maine
The Department of Environmental Protection will test for PFAS contamination at hundreds of licensed sludge and septage dispersal sites across the state, but some people aren’t waiting.
Posted inFood
Coffee waste does amount to a hill of beans. To dispose of it, many Maine roasters and coffee shops go green
Composting spent grinds and chaff, via commercial operations or customers who garden, is common practice.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Southern pine beetles are not an immediate threat, the experts say, but they are a cause for concern
The invasive beetles have been spotted in Maine and could be a harbinger of other damaging bugs to come.
Posted inMaine
Stop invasive species from infesting Maine lakes, advocates urge lawmakers
A legislative committee is weighing how best to beef up the battle against plants and animals that don’t belong in Maine.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Rihanna’s foundation donates $15 million to climate justice
Eighteen organizations in the Caribbean and U.S. will be receiving grants.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, News
Bill looks to eliminate ‘loophole’ that allows spreading sewage sludge
Officials from the Lewiston Auburn Water Pollution Control Authority and the Portland Water District testified against the proposal.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Trust lake associations on how to combat invasive species
More than boat inspections are necessary to keep Maine’s lakes and ponds free from milfoil and other harmful infestations.