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Air pollution

Published
May 1, 2020

Commentary: To keep the air clear after COVID-19, take steps for clean transportation

It’s important to make sure that the post-pandemic ‘new normal’ includes clearer skies and healthier lives.
Published
April 14, 2020

Trump officials reject stricter air quality standards despite link between pollution, respiratory risks

A growing body of scientific evidence links air pollution to lethal outcomes from respiratory diseases such as COVID-19.
Published
April 2, 2020

Maine Voices: Misguided EPA rule would take health science out of policy decisions

The proposal purports to protect privacy but would actually pave the way for regulations based on political bias.
Published
April 2, 2020

Commentary: Protect our first responders from coronavirus threat

As health care workers are being exposed to COVID-19, let’s make sure they have the personal protective equipment they need.
Published
March 5, 2020

Maine Senate advances oil tank emissions bill

The legislation would direct the DEP to find the best ways to measure and control odors and other air emissions from petroleum storage facilities.

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Published
March 2, 2020

Our View: Pollution near Maine schools more than idle threat

Poor air quality has been shown to affect student health and achievement.
Published
February 28, 2020

Trump’s EPA prepares rollback of pollution rules for power plants

Opponents, including some within the energy industry, say the changes would reverse gains and damage public health.
Published
February 12, 2020

Two petroleum terminal bills win strong backing from legislative panel

One would direct the Maine DEP to find the best ways to monitor and control tank odors and pollution, and the other would ensure the cleanup and removal of closed oil terminals.
Published
January 28, 2020

Sen. Millett: There’s still work to be done to protect South Portland neighborhoods

My new proposal calls for the DEP to study and make recommendations on how to measure and control fumes from aboveground storage tanks.
Published
January 24, 2020

Maine DEP may seek better ways to measure, control oil tank emissions

A bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection to find the best way to measure and control odors and other air pollution from petroleum storage tanks.