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4 of the Best Whale Watching Spots in the U.S.

4 of the Best Whale Watching Spots in the U.S.

Whale watching is a popular pastime and a great way to get outdoors, but not everyone knows the best places and times of year to see the largest mammals on Earth. Here’s a quick guide to some of the best places to catch a glimpse of these magnificent creatures in the United States. San Juan […]

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    Construction Begins on Maine’s Largest Solar Project

    Construction Begins on Maine’s Largest Solar Project

    Maine is about to get its largest solar farm, which will help the state meet its climate goals of getting 80 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030, reported Bangor Daily News. The project is also projected to avoid carbon dioxide emissions that are the equivalent of removing about 30,000 cars from the […]

    Maine Becomes First U.S. State to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Products

    Maine Becomes First U.S. State to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Products

    By Jenna McGuire Maine enacted a groundbreaking law on Thursday, banning the use of so-called “forever chemicals” in all products by 2030, except in instances deemed “currently unavoidable.” Maine is the first state in the U.S. and first government in the world to implement a ban on the toxic chemicals per- and polyfluoroalkyl, known as […]

    Endangered Sea Turtles Are Recovering After ‘Cold Stunning’ Event

    Endangered Sea Turtles Are Recovering After ‘Cold Stunning’ Event

    Hundreds of endangered sea turtles were stranded on beaches after suffering “cold stunning” in the waters off Cape Cod, Mass. Local rescuers and wildlife rehabilitators stabilized the turtles at the New England Aquarium (NEAQ) and National Marine Life Center and began treatment. Many of the sea turtles were transported by land or air to partner […]

    Maine and Vermont Pass Plastic Bag Bans on the Same Day

    Maine and Vermont Pass Plastic Bag Bans on the Same Day

    Governors in Vermont and Maine signed bills on Monday that will ban plastic bags in their states next year, The Hill reported. The Maine ban will go into effect next Earth Day, April 22, 2020. The Vermont ban, which extends beyond plastic bags and is the most comprehensive plastics ban so far, will go into […]

    Maine First U.S. State to Ban Styrofoam Containers

    Maine First U.S. State to Ban Styrofoam Containers

    Maine became the first state to officially ban single-use Styrofoam cups and containers on Tuesday. Democratic Maine Governor Janet Mills called the bill an “important step forward in protecting our environment” when she signed it into law, The Associated Press reported. 🚨Breaking news🚨 Maine has just become the first state in the nation to ban […]