Gassy cows are bad for the planet. Could a seaweed diet help?
The smelly reality is that cows will always pass gas. But if farmers had more access to seaweed, cow flatulence might just stink a little less for the planet.
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In newly-legalized states, marijuana is the “it” gift of the season
Gift-giving has long been a part of marijuana culture, and the drug's newly legal status is a source of Yuletide celebration in four states.
Future of Maine marijuana sales up in air as lawmakers fail to override gov’s veto
Lawmakers failed Monday to override Republican Gov. Paul LePage's veto of a bill to regulate marijuana sales and taxes.
Maine had worst year for mussel harvest in 4 decades in 2016
The state's blue mussels are beloved by seafood fans near and far, but the size of the annual harvest has dipped in recent years.
Accidental deaths of endangered whale threatens its survival
A high number of accidental deaths this year among the endangered North Atlantic right whale threaten the survival of the species, according to conservation groups and marine scientists.
Poached eels: U.S. strikes at illegal harvests as value grows
Changes in the worldwide fisheries industry have turned live baby American eels into a commodity that can fetch more than $2,000 a pound at the dock, but the big demand...
Growing bear population means thousands more teeth to sort
Carolyn Nistler is at the forefront of a boom in a resource that plays a key role in the management of American wildlife: bear teeth.