He vows to fight if the federal government ‘starts messing with’ the state’s renowned science facilities, such as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
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Another View: Protesting Dakota pipeline won’t alter energy picture
Activists ought to channel their efforts into enhancing fuel-efficiency standards and supporting a carbon tax.
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M.D. Harmon: Good news on the energy front shouldn’t come as a surprise
U.S. production has risen to the point where our nation may soon become a net exporter of fossil fuels.
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Portland to try to keep better track of building energy
The City Council will consider a proposal requiring ‘utility benchmarking’ for public and private buildings that have more than 20,000 square feet or more than 50 residential units.
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How an artificial leaf could one day power your car: See video
The half-chemical, half-biological process developed by Harvard researchers is 10 times more energy efficient than natural organisms, according to a paper published in the journal Science.
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Alaska aquarium derives its energy from seawater
The SeaLife Center in Seward announces that 98 percent of its heating and cooling requirements are no longer powered by fossil fuel.
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Senate OKs bill overhauling U.S. energy policy
Its proponents say it will help the country move toward becoming a ‘global energy superpower.’
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Peabody, largest U.S. coal mine company, files for bankruptcy
New energy technology and tightening environmental regulations have throttled the industry.
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Alan Caron: It’s time to act on climate change
A northern New England loon’s malaria death should spur Maine to once again prioritize investing in clean energy.
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Interactive charts: recent data show uptick in Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions
Maine’s greenhouse gas pollution is generally trending downward, but increasing pollution from motor vehicles – the biggest source of the problem – could wipe out recent gains from renewable energy and more efficient buildings.