It’s time for leaders to catch up with the people, who believe the science and are ready to act.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Proposed cuts to research threaten our future, quality of life
The Trump administration is proposing reductions that would devastate programs in many agencies.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Regulatory Accountability Act would undermine our ability to do business
This misguided legislation, if it passes, would take Maine and our nation in the wrong direction.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: All arguments clearly favor Portland’s new recycling carts
The city stands to benefit from the cost savings and environmental advantages.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Mining company plans to buy northern Maine mountain
Ontario-based Wolfden Resources Corp.’s plan to purchase Pickett Mountain, which is located north of Patten, comes three months after lawmakers passed a sweeping overhaul of Maine’s mining regulations.
Posted inLife & Culture, Sea Change, Source
EPA’s Scott Pruitt’s push to roll back vehicle emission standards is a disaster
Lowering the standards harms air quality, destabilizes the climate and is bad for Mainers.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Source
Interactive map: With dry weather, drought comes creeping back into Maine
A drier-than-usual summer has brought drought conditions back to parts of Maine, but the problem remains mild compared to the drought of 2016.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Shrink wrap may protect Maine boats, but it can harm the environment
The low-density polyethylene plastic that comes off in the spring is a challenge for disposal.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Waterville teams up with Falmouth energy company on solar project
Plans are in the works for a large-scale array on a capped landfill that could power 3,750 homes.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Actions to promote clean air may help Maine breathe easier
Officials are right to fight an effort by the Trump administration to delay pollution enforcement.