Air pollution
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2020
Trump dialing back plan to gut Obama’s auto mileage rules
The plan originally proposed capping mileage and tailpipe gas emission requirements after the 2020 model year.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Our View: Air pollution cannot be ignored out of existence
Declining air quality has been linked to thousands of deaths, but the Trump administration says it's not a problem.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
Reducing emissions from transportation is a long, difficult road for Maine
A preference for pickups, paltry spending on public transit options and slow adoption of electric vehicles create significant obstacles for the state's ambitious goals.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2019
Bill would direct DEP to evaluate air emissions from tank farms in Maine
The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would require the agency to investigate the best ways to monitor and control emissions and odors from petroleum storage tanks.
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PublishedNovember 27, 2019
So. Portland monitors: pollutants below dangerous levels
The council Tuesday also approved tobacco buffer zones.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Early findings prompt DEP to study South Portland’s air quality more closely
Maine's environmental agency plans a first-of-its-kind community air monitoring program to identify point-in-time pollution sources.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2019
Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
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PublishedNovember 8, 2019
Maine Voices: DEP failing to protect South Portland residents from air pollution
Volatile organic compound emissions from major sources are going uncontrolled.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2019
EPA rejects South Portland’s arguments, sticks with original penalties against tank farm owner
The federal agency says city officials knew about its testing and enforcement actions long before it filed a lawsuit against Global Partners LP in March.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2019
New England had fewer unhealthy air quality days in 2019
Mainers have experienced only 1 day with unhealthy ozone concentrations this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says.
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