In 1790, Revolutionary War General Peleg Wadsworth purchased a large tract of land from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in what is now called Hiram, Maine. Of the original 7,800 acres, Jack Wadsworth, founder of Wadsworth Woodlands, still owns 22. Owning and managing Maine forestland is deeply rooted in the Wadsworth family’s heritage. In 1971, Jack […]

Groundbreaking and important work is being done in Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, by its own residents and local professionals. Most medications used in the treatment of heart disease, that have been developed over the past three decades, have passed through the Twin Cities on the way to becoming approved for use in the treatment of […]

This year, Earth Day will be celebrated on April 22. Because it’s right in the heart of the spring season, when many people feel rejuvenated after a long winter, Earth Day is the ideal time for men, women and children to take that extra energy they have in the spring and channel it into eco-friendly […]

The most polluted places are not necessarily those that produce the most carbon emissions. The top five carbon polluters include: China, the United States, European Union, India, and Russia. Rather, these polluted areas are those that have high levels of toxic contaminants in the ground, water and air. Here are the top five polluted places […]

Some of the most pristine places on earth are the least industrialized and the most visited. Tourists enjoy visiting these places because they are so untouched, and to keep areas like these in pristine condition, the movement of ecotourism has evolved. Trips centering on ecotourism are designed to minimize impact on the host area. Some […]

You know how important it is to protect and preserve Mother Earth, and now that you’ve got the recycling of paper under your belt, you’re turning your attention to the recycling of plastic. You’ve read up on the meaning of the numbers on the bottom of plastic and you know which ones your sanitation department […]

Environmentalists and regular people have been making strides to improve the quality of life on this planet. From recycling to reducing carbon emissions, there are several steps individuals have been making to benefit the Earth. Although it is both fragile and awe-inspiring, the planet Earth has been around for centuries and is likely to endure […]

Until a few years ago, the term used to describe the change in global weather was often referred to as “global warming.” However, global warming is a misnomer, seeing that many of the environmental changes being experienced go beyond just warmer temperatures. To rectify the situation, modifications in weather patterns and temperature are now classified […]

You’ve always been concerned about the environment and you do your best to protect it. You recycle cans and newspapers, car pool when you can and pick up your trash, but with Earth Day approaching, you’d like to do more, especially at home. While recycling, carpooling and avoiding littering are good steps to take, there […]

Do you like to eat fruit and wish it were more readily available, as in right outside your door? Plant some fruit trees in your yard. You will have fruit within reach, and in the process, you will reduce air pollution, enrich the soil, attract pollinators, and provide shelter for wildlife and shade for you […]