environment Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Mills pulls Maine out of governors group that advocates offshore oil and gas

Former Gov. Paul LePage joined the group in 2015 and was the only New England governor in the coalition, staffed by oil and gas lobbyists.

by Christine Burns Rudalevige February 24, 2019May 15, 2026

Make them in just a few minutes.

An inveterate gardener decides – gasp! – to save himself trouble and just buy seedlings.

by Tamar Haspel Special to The Washington Post February 24, 2019February 21, 2019

Perennial grains come up year after year of their own accord and actually add organic matter, including carbon, to the soil.

by Lindsay Knapp Special to the Telegram February 24, 2019February 22, 2019

To ensure that this place still looks and feels like home, hybrid plantings must be balanced with native ones.

by The Editorial Board February 24, 2019February 23, 2019

Gov. Mills is right to sign on to a deal that brings low-emission electricity to the region.

With 20 communities already restricting them, and more on the way, the state may take California’s environmental cue.

by The Editorial Board February 22, 2019February 21, 2019

It looks like the state needs a law to nudge all districts into ensuring that their water is safe for students.

by Michael Belliveau and Alain Nahimana Special to the Press Herald February 21, 2019February 20, 2019

Residents who are already dealing with poverty, racism or both shouldn’t face the added stress of toxic chemicals.

by ED PIERCE Journal Tribune February 20, 2019February 21, 2019

The Planeteers of Southern Maine says 51 businesses have pledged to eliminating the use of plastic straws by Earth Day on April 22.