An age-old concept gives the state an opportunity to find a path for ecological and economic promise.
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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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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In an anxious age, a backyard flock can reconnect us to the wisdom inherent in nature.
The drive toward vehicle electrification in Maine
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More consensus than controversy
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Driving seemed inescapable until it wasn’t
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Fleeing to Maine from climate disasters
Maine’s climate plan must address the growing number of people moving here in the wake of catastrophes elsewhere.
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