Scientists link warming of Gulf of Maine to decline in right whales’ food supply

Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.

Auburn super recycler: Zero-sort ‘not effective’

Silver Moore-Leamon wants Auburn's recycling program to be improved so it can be successful.

Is Maine’s recycling in the trash?

Auburn is one of the latest Maine municipalities to consider ending recycling because of rising costs, low participation and improper recycling habits by residents. Supporters say haste will make waste.

Gov. Mills proposes climate council to pursue emissions, energy goals

Following up on earlier pledges, the governor proposes setting ambitious goals for reducing Maine's greenhouse gas emissions and obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources.

First they came for plastic bags; coffee cups are next

As local and national governments move to tax — or ban — to-go cups, Starbucks and Dunkin' race to find an alternative.

Houses still using petroleum

Heat pump myths

This writer’s experience: I’m glad we got a heat pump

Experts: You can save money and help the planet with a heat pump

Gov. Janet Mills will encourage installation of 100,000 heat pumps in homes and buildings in the next 5 years to save Mainers money and reduce fossil fuel use.

Lead paint safety program working in Maine, research shows

More Maine homes are being tested thanks to a new, lower threshold at which lead is found in children who live there.