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Scientists say one of the most effective ways for humans to reduce their personal carbon footprint is to cut back, or eliminate, air travel. The no-jet-set movement is relatively small, but there are some Mainers who have stopped flying — or are at least cutting back.
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Maine forests already absorb about 70% of the state's annual fossil fuel emissions. Now, a new study shows that Maine's commercial forest landowners could increase annual carbon storage by at least 20% over the next 60 years while maintaining timber harvest levels.
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The next new passenger boat for Casco Bay Lines will run almost completely on electricity.U.S. Sen. Susan Collins Tuesday announced a $3.2 million federal…
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The Nature Conservancy in Maine has become the latest conservation group to announce its participation in what's known as a carbon offset project to…
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As the climate gets warmer, sugar maple trees will have a harder time producing enough sap to meet demand. Luckily, scientists and maple syrup-makers are on the case.
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PORTLAND, Maine - Maine environmentalists and some Maine businesses are urging Republican Sen. Susan Collins to support a proposed federal rule that would…
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PORTLAND, Maine - The Natural Resources Council of Maine today called for support of a proposed Environmental Protection Agency rule to lower the amount…
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The Environmental Protection Agency's New England chief Curt Spaulding attended a public hearing today in Maine to get feedback on the first-ever federal…
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ The Environmental Protection Agency's regional chief says the Obama administration's new standards for power plants are an attempt…
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Coal-burning power plants are bracing for new carbon regulations due out in June. In the Midwest where there are states that get as much as 70 percent of…