Marina Schauffler is a writer and editor who explores the complex interconnections between ecology and culture. Her "Sea Change" column, launched in 2014, highlights ways to live more sustainably and address our collective environmental and societal challenges, particularly the climate crisis. She holds a Ph.D. in natural resources and an MA in English/creative nonfiction writing (both from the University of New Hampshire), and an interdisciplinary honors BA from Brown University.
The recent decision by Congress to not extend federal tax credits for solar panels or electric vehicles is a setback to Maine's renewable energy efforts.
Maine towns and homeowners are severely underprepared to deal with the arrival of the emerald ash borer, an Asian parasite that attacks and kills ash trees.
Maine artists, poets and authors are using their creative talents to further the conversation around climate action in a way that science has failed to do.
Do you have a "retirement" career? Meet Sharon Turner, who spends her days nurturing the plants that nourish wildlife and teaching others to do the same.
Maine farms, like Bumbleroot Organic Farm in Windham, are adopting 'regenerative agriculture' practices that nourish soil and absorb atmospheric carbon to create better growing conditions.