Support the Cruise Ship Pollution Fee By Cailin Marshall It’s high summer, and in Maine that means – tourist time! Maine welcomes nearly 15 million visitors a year (1), and a half mill... Read more
From Windows to Warmth:A Hands-On Way to Fight Climate Change By Jade Christensen It may be July, but in Maine, winter is always just around the corner. As energy conservation continues to b... Read more
Bright Idea: The growing season is here, now is the time to sign up for a CSA! By Marie Caspard We have emerged from winter and the growing season is here! While time is flying, it is not to... Read more
Look to Nature, Right in Town By Caitlin Marshall When it comes to talking about impacts on the environment, cities can get a bad rap. It is true that cities put a heavy strain on the ecosys... Read more
The Fascinating World of Honey Bees By Jade Christensen Spring is here, bringing new life and energy to the world around us. It’s the perfect time to explore the fascinating world of bees. C... Read more
Shifting Baseline: It’s been snowy and cold out. Enjoy it! By Marie Caspard Whether you’re grumbling about snow bans or reveling outside in the snow, this year’s season has been feeling like... Read more
Celebrate Local Climate Wins like the Portland Climate Action Fund By Caitlin Marshall Now, more than ever, state and local climate action is essential for meeting the climate crisis. F... Read more
Your mini traveling checklist By Jade Christensen Bonjour, hola, ciao, olá, hello! Winter is in full swing in Maine and I’m sure you are all thinking about traveling somewhere warm for a lit... Read more
Cultivate Hope By Marie Caspard Trump’s election win last month has serious implications for climate action at the federal and international level. Trump has stated his intent to: Myself and... Read more
Bright Idea: First Vote, Then Do This By Caitlin Marshall Hopefully, most readers of The West End News know by now that one very, very important action to take for a better climate futu... Read more
