Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.
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Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News, Politics
House sustains Gov. Mills’ first veto
Gov. Mills vetoed a bill that would have banned the sale of gasoline that contains 15 percent ethanol or more in it and an attempt to override the veto fell four votes short in the House of Representatives.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Hubris on display when Pompeo talks about climate
As the planet heats up, America’s representative at the Arctic Council claims a melting ice cap would be good for business.
Posted inMaine
Youths rally for solar power, climate action at Portland City Hall
A few hundred students, parents, educators and others promote ‘solarizing’ the city’s schools and moving all city buildings toward 100 percent sustainability.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
EPA extends time to comment on South Portland air emissions settlement
City officials sought an extension after residents complained that the EPA failed to notify the city about alleged Clean Air Act violations or include the city in negotiating a settlement with Global Partners LP.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes climate council to pursue emissions, energy goals
Following up on earlier pledges, the governor proposes setting ambitious goals for reducing Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions and obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Limits on rockweed harvest will help protect Maine’s coast
Now that the ownership question has been resolved, landowners should safeguard the resource for its value to the ecosystem.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: The Earth is a gift from God
People of faith should put aside their appetites for money and possessions and work to leave a better world behind.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Since 1999, Avian Haven has treated more than 26,000 birds
The bird rehabbers who work – and volunteer – at the nonprofit in Freedom are heroes.
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The plastics habit is hard to break
But break it we must.