JUNE 27 12PM DON’ MISS IT On June 27th from Noon to 2:00 PM John Maclaine from the DEP will give a presentation in the Main Hall of the Dunaway Center. He will give his presentation followed by a Q&A time
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Turning human waste into energy
Picture credit Ivan Bandura at Unsplash Thanks to rapidly advancing “digester” technologies, it’s possible to extract and refine natural gas from the methane in human and animal waste, generating power rather than polluting greenhouse gases. Watch this video and learn more about this “green” technology
Is 100% renewable power for business even feasible? Some Maine businesses think so
Follow this article in the Portland Herald describing how twenty companies from Biddeford to Brooklin have joined a new statewide business project called On the Pathway to 100% Clean Energy. Picture credit Markus Spiske, Usplash
Communities looking for alternative solutions as pollution worsens
Picture credit Phil9816 at Pixabay The Boston Globe reports on efforts by a Cape Cod community to deal with pollution from poorly maintained, aging septic systems. Follow the entire article at Boston Globe
2nd annual Native Plant Fair May 21 10:00am—2:00pm (Rain Date May 22)
2nd annual Native Plant Fair May 21 10:00am—2:00pm (Rain Date May 22) Beach Plum Farm, 610 Main Street, Ogunquit Please join us for Ogunquit’s second annual Native Plant Fair! We will be showing off some of the fabulous native plants that are adapted to our soils and climate, and helping attendees to understand the many […]
Weatherization, heat pumps, EVs: State pushes energy cost solutions, but can you do them this year?
Picture credit at Unsplash Tex Turkel reporting in the Portland Herald points out how high demand, labor shortages, and supply chain issues are obstacles limiting the most effective and practical options for reducing energy costs for Maine households. Read Mr. Turkel’s article in the PressHerald
Save the water in a downpour for a sunny day
Picture credit: esperanza Doronila in Unsplash Trevor Smith, who specializes in green stormwater infrastructure for Weston (Massachusetts) Nurseries, discussed how to deal with that extra water and prevent the damage of drier spells. The talk was presented with support from the Maine Landscape & Nursery Association. Read the article as reported by Tom Atwell in […]
Standards for Selecting Climate Resilient Trees in the Northeast
Picture credit Jan Huber at Unsplash Follow this LINK to the article written by Max Pascall that appeared at Shelterwood Forest Farm in 2018.
DIY: How to Make a Rain Barrel
It had to be Better Homes and Gardens. A step-by-step approach to enhancing your garden and the environment. Read more
Is Your Tank in Shape?
Maine Department of Environmental Protection / Photo by Mandell Smock at Unsplash As we all know, Maine weather takes its toll, causing ground shifts, frost heaves, rust, and general wear, all of which can affect a heating oil supply tank and its piping. Weather, corrosion, and poor maintenance can lead to spills, smells, leaks, well […]