An overlooked source of global warming: all our stuff
Estimates of greenhouse gas emissions need to factor in all we consume.
Make way for pollinators
“No Mow May” is one of many steps needed to make cultivated landscapes more ecological.
Countering the culture of convenience
There was once a time that conveniences automatically implied life improvements. Those days are long gone.
Gardening our way to greater community resilience
Maine needs a concerted movement and coordinated leadership to expand the local food production essential to weather climate upheaval and supply chain disruptions.
Maine network mentors activists working on clean energy transition
A Mount Desert Island climate group launches an effort to foster knowledge-sharing among local activists statewide.
Soil health depends on clean compost, and that requires changes
As Maine generates more food-based compost, it should reduce throwaway packaging to minimize chemical contamination.
In Maine, the time is ripe for food recovery and reducing food waste
Feeding people, not filling landfills, offers untold benefits, but it requires a new mindset.