Ambitious state, federal and global targets for protected lands could help slow the intertwined climate and extinction crises, and support local food production.
Marina Schauffler
Marina Schauffler is a writer and editor who explores the complex interconnections between ecology and culture. Since 2014, she has written the column “Sea Change” about the challenges of living sustainably in Maine. She holds a Ph.D. in natural resources and a master’s in creative nonfiction writing. Find more of her work at www.naturalchoices.com.
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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.
This year’s silver lining: The Maine outdoors
In a time of trauma and tragedy, healing awaits us in the natural world.
Much to gain – or lose
To capture the many benefits of clean energy and forestall climate costs, Maine legislators should take rapid and bold action.
The tide is turning
With climate policy central to the incoming presidential administration, Maine can expect more federal support to implement its new Climate Action Plan.
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