Legislature weighs measure that proponents say would help combat a growing climate crisis.
climate change
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine needs CMP to be a partner to clean energy, not an obstacle
The PUC must investigate what’s behind the utility’s unexpected demand for costly upgrades by solar developers.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Automakers backed Trump’s clean-car rollback – Biden shouldn’t bend to their wishes now
Carmakers’ support for the relaxation of vehicle standards delayed the U.S. fight to curb greenhouse-gas emissions.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State, Schools and Education
Sen. King gives students a Zoom primer on why the Arctic matters – especially to Maine
Maine’s junior senator said new shipping lanes opening in the north may boost the state’s three major ports as trade routes change.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: When it comes to fighting climate change, what does ‘bold’ look like?
An innovative policy calls for the government to charge companies for every ton of greenhouse gas they emit, then immediately send it back to Americans as a check.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Portland Forecaster
Blunt Youth Radio gives teens voice on environmental issues
A new initiative trains high school students in radio broadcasting while they create content on climate and other environmental topics important to them.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Litigation is not the answer to climate change
The environment has always been an important issue to Mainers, including myself, and I look forward to hearing more details about the Climate Action Plan unveiled in December. But while I support the plan’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, our leaders in Augusta should pursue a pragmatic approach to enacting climate policy. That approach, […]
Posted inFood, Local & State, News, Source
Do you know Mainers helping improve our environment? Nominate them for a Source Award
Nominations for the Press Herald’s sixth annual Source Awards, recognizing the state’s leaders in sustainability, are open through March 1.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, Uncategorized
Fighting climate change in America means changes to America
President Biden is trying to steer the country, both quietly and obviously, toward a new lifestyle.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It is the perfect time for putting Maine on the move
It’s time to explore how state and federal government and private investors can join forces to fund commuter rail between Lewiston-Auburn and Portland.