environment Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine Voices: Hydroelectric dams produce green energy? Think again

by Stephen M. Kasprzak Special to the Telegram December 23, 2018December 21, 2018

Building such dams in Maine would violate federal and state environmental laws, for good reason.

by Katrina vanden Heuvel December 23, 2018December 21, 2018

Unlike some environmental proposals, this one comes with economic incentives to sway voters. And yes, it might just save the world.

Eco-cleaner and aspiring comic Jason Wentworth was living a so-called sustainable life – until he realized he wasn’t.

They’re not the easiest plant, but their blooms make the effort worth it.

by Lindsey M. Roberts Special to The Washington Post December 16, 2018December 13, 2018

Here are a few ideas to produce less rubbish and more cheer.

by The Editorial Board December 16, 2018December 14, 2018

Maine needs to replace the jobs that it lost with the decline of traditional uses.

Good energy policy analysis should look at all the options.

by Kerry Gallivan Special to the Press Herald December 14, 2018December 13, 2018

Urge your representatives in Congress to revive a program that enhances quality of life and outdoor recreation tourism.

by ELLEN KNICKMEYER and JOHN FLESHER Associated Press December 11, 2018

Supporters praised Trump for scaling back what they said was federal overreach and ‘never about clean water.’

by THE EDITORIAL BOARD December 11, 2018December 10, 2018

We should be leading the campaign to head off global warming, not fighting it.