Feeding people, not filling landfills, offers untold benefits, but it requires a new mindset.
Marina Schauffler
Marina Schauffler is a writer and editor who explores the complex interconnections between ecology and culture. Her "Sea Change" column, launched in 2014, highlights ways to live more sustainably and address our collective environmental and societal challenges, particularly the climate crisis. She holds a Ph.D. in natural resources and an MA in English/creative nonfiction writing (both from the University of New Hampshire), and an interdisciplinary honors BA from Brown University.
LATEST ARTICLES
‘Forever chemicals’ on farmland are a slow-motion disaster
Maine is at the forefront of a national reckoning about how devastating and costly land application of sewage sludge can be.
Plastics’ combustion may create surge in waste-to-energy plants’ climate emissions
Incineration of plastics containing ‘forever chemicals’ could be generating potent greenhouse gas emissions, but testing methods are not yet in place.
Cutting-edge, aerial drone technology could help combat browntail moths
Maine needs a visionary, collaborative approach to address challenges like this persistent infestation.
Dodging disaster: Maine towns need help weathering storms
To reduce risks from climate-fueled weather events, Maine communities need to take action — but capacity deficits are slowing progress.
The Maine quest for truly green power
Our state needs policy reforms and truth in advertising to hasten the transition off fossil fuels.
Hiding in plain sight: How plastics inflame the climate crisis
The plastic industry could soon surpass coal in greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, its growing climate impact is largely unnoticed.
Electric car owner: My only regret is EVs weren’t available in Maine years earlier
Better torque, smoother ride, less maintenance and, of course, low emissions put a history of gas-powered vehicles in the rear-view mirror.
Practicing hope amid climate upheaval
Two new books lend insights on living and taking action in a catastrophic era.
‘All other life exists within their shelter’
Protecting the irreplaceable value of Maine’s rockweed ecosystems.
SEND US A TIP
Many of our stories, including some by this author, have been based on tips from readers.
SUPPORT US
Help us expand our in-depth and enterprise reporting.
Subscribe to our newsletters
We publish three newsletters that are delivered for free to your inbox. Stay informed of the latest and most important Maine news by signing up for all three!
