As Maine’s farmers and growers adjust to disruptions caused by the coronavirus, their work has become even more critical to a state food supply that’s been disrupted by binge-shopping and growing pandemic-related anxiety.
About Sea Change
Sea Change provides commentary on contemporary environmental challenges. It tackles an array of topics from a local vantage point – from energy challenges and pollution concerns to health and sustainability practices.
Sea Change: Glacial melt and Maine’s rising sea level
Glaciologists at the University of Maine are working to determine if rapidly melting glaciers in Antarctica have experienced regrowth following periods of retreat in the past.
Sea Change: A steep climb
The recent decision by Congress to not extend federal tax credits for solar panels or electric vehicles is a setback to Maine’s renewable energy efforts.
Coping with EAB, Maine’s slow-motion natural disaster
Maine towns and homeowners are severely underprepared to deal with the arrival of the emerald ash borer, an Asian parasite that attacks and kills ash trees.
Displays of love and grief
Maine artists, poets and authors are using their creative talents to further the conversation around climate action in a way that science has failed to do.
The face of clean energy in Maine
In a state often slow to change, these clean energy business leaders are fostering a vibrant and expanding economic model in Maine.
Sea Change: Holding the heat
As many Maine homes continue to leak heating oil and are unable hold heat, communities come together to introduce expanded weatherization efforts
For the birds — a retirement career
Do you have a “retirement” career? Meet Sharon Turner, who spends her days nurturing the plants that nourish wildlife and teaching others to do the same.
Buried Treasure: Taking Farm Sustainability to a New Level
Maine farms, like Bumbleroot Organic Farm in Windham, are adopting ‘regenerative agriculture’ practices that nourish soil and absorb atmospheric carbon to create better growing conditions.
Reshaping Maine’s energy landscape for resilience
As Maine accelerates its reliance on renewable power, communities are seeking resilient energy options that are affordable, reliable and storm proof.
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