planet maine

Mainers are facing a cost of living crisis — and rising energy costs aren’t helping. Plus, rethinking tourism and air travel.

Acadia National Park removes educational signage referring to climate change. Plus, an environment news roundup and outdoor events.

Crisp, blue skies and colorful leaves are painting Maine fall in beautiful colors, but the underlying reason — severe drought — is less idyllic. Plus, how to make composting easier.

The Portland City Council votes to take steps to remove one of the last remaining coal piles in New England. Plus: how to make a dent in personal plastic waste.

A round-up of stories, interviews and tips about Maine's readiness to face periods of extreme heat, which are becoming more frequent and intense due to human-caused climate change.

How some Mainers are coming together to divert household items, electronics, and other broken items from landfills — and how you can join them.

With the idea of nuclear power starting to trend in the larger U.S., we take a look at whether atomic energy is a viable renewable energy option for Maine or a distraction. Plus, addressing our energy usage during a heatwave.

The passage of President Donald Trump’s budget bill means certain clean energy reimbursements are being phased out – right as the Maine Legislature has voted to end Net Energy Billing, a controversial solar subsidy program. Plus, how to keep clothing out of landfills.

From malfunctioning bridges and heaving sidewalks to baking strawberries in a field... a look at how extreme weather is affecting in Maine. And, cooling down your home while conserving energy.

The Maine Legislature is poised to pass two bills that would convert miles of railroad tracks into walking and biking trails. Is this the start of something new, or the end of something great? Plus, how to spread the word about climate change — without bumming everyone out.