Besides negative environmental impacts, there is no clear economic benefit for the state and no clear evidence of greenhouse gas reductions.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
State aims to shut down Arundel composting company accused of polluting
Environmental regulators want to revoke composting licenses for Dubois Livestock and Excavating, which allegedly has created noxious odors, polluted a nearby stream and committed other violations.
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Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
EPA appeals reinstatement of ban on pesticide
The compound, linked to disorders in children whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy, was banned by the Obama administration.
Posted inMaine Gardener, Source
Travel to Japan without ever leaving your garden
Our columnist explains how to create a Japanese garden in your own backyard. No moon-viewing platforms required.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Fishery regulators should understand puffins need herring, too
The New England Fishery Management Council needs to implement ecosystem-based management of forage fish.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: As demand for recycled material shrinks, consumers can take action
Steps include reducing waste, learning what is accepted locally and redeeming beverage containers.
Posted inNation & World
Trump rolls back Obama-era rules to limit methane emissions
The regulation forced energy companies to capture the gas, a much more potent contributor to climate change than carbon monoxide.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: New rules place at-risk species further in peril
Proposals favoring industry over conservation won’t improve the Endangered Species Act.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes, Source
Pack your potato skin like a jacket, English pub-style
Almost anything in your fridge can work as a filling for these baked potatoes.
Posted inSea Change, Source
What shared family camps can teach the country about working together
Remembering common values and goals can help resolve disputes, from rug purchases to politics.