Conserving land to save our future
Ambitious state, federal and global targets for protected lands could help slow the intertwined climate and extinction crises, and support local food production.
Adopting clean energy requires turning away from fossil fuels
Advancing renewable power is not sufficient: Maine needs a strategic plan and policy changes to help households and businesses get off fossil fuels.
Don’t bet your boiler on natural gas
Maine should avoid new natural gas infrastructure and instead electrify heating systems for long-term savings, climate stability, safety and indoor air quality.
Renewable power requires competent and accountable utilities
Major utility reform is critical to realizing Maine’s clean energy plans, given the dominant utilities are driven by conventional thinking and shareholder returns.
Acting soon to cut carbon emissions will yield high paybacks
For a more stable future, every level of government must move quickly to reduce emissions.
Agroforestry may be just what Maine needs for agricultural growth
An age-old concept gives the state an opportunity to find a path for ecological and economic promise.
‘All We Can Save’ anthology advocates new paths to climate action
Women leaders offer insights and inspiration for tackling the intertwined social, environmental and political challenges we face.