They may attend mandated training reluctantly, but they leave with ideas that save them money and help protect the environment.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: No room for flip-flopping former Cumberland legislator on conservation board
Michael Timmons didn’t back Land for Maine’s Future at a critical moment, so he shouldn’t help oversee it.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Commentary: An EPA administrator is needed who will help, not hurt Maine’s environment
Donald Trump’s pick for EPA chief is bad for our state, its farms, fishing, wildlife and people.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Crippling fight against climate change won’t help Maine
Scott Pruitt was Trump’s pick because he fought the EPA and denies basic science.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Is biomass energy carbon neutral? Not when you look at the facts
The science does not support the proposed congressional designation.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Critics of Trump nominees make case for climate
They gather at the offices of Sens. Angus King and Susan Collins to voice their opposition to policies that endanger the environment.
Posted inLife & Culture, Sea Change, Source
Our health is inextricably linked to the health of the planet
There are no winners or losers. When we abuse the natural world, we all lose.
Posted inNews, Politics
Maine environmental board endorses contentious mining regulations
The proposed rules will likely face strong opposition in the Legislature.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
A nation that has lost its way needs to overcome greed and indifference
Our dire situation demands passionate activism on the climate, income inequality, poverty, violence and more.
Posted inNation & World, News
North Pole forecast to warm 50 degrees above normal Thursday
While it’s premature to say if events like this are becoming more frequent, the intensity of the warm air reaching the Arctic is almost certainly increasing.