The testimony comes after seven of the 10 surviving, Senate-confirmed past EPA administrators signed a letter urging lawmakers to make the EPA focus on its mission of protecting public health.
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U.S. House unanimously passes bill to address ocean acidification
Maine Democrat Chellie Pingree’s measure moves to the U.S. Senate, while state lawmakers appear likely to pass Gov. Janet Mills’ climate package.
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Commentary: Maine legislators must protect kids like mine from harmful chemicals lurking in food
L.D. 1433 would keep toxic industrial chemicals out of food packaging.
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Our View: Getting offshore wind project back on course
There’s still time for Gov. Mills and the Legislature to save an emerging industry.
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Bates College achieves carbon neutral status to help stave off climate change
Bates is the seventh college in the country to reach its goal pronounced in 2007.
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Scientists link warming of Gulf of Maine to decline in right whales’ food supply
Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.
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House sustains Gov. Mills’ first veto
Gov. Mills vetoed a bill that would have banned the sale of gasoline that contains 15 percent ethanol or more in it and an attempt to override the veto fell four votes short in the House of Representatives.
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Our View: Hubris on display when Pompeo talks about climate
As the planet heats up, America’s representative at the Arctic Council claims a melting ice cap would be good for business.
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Youths rally for solar power, climate action at Portland City Hall
A few hundred students, parents, educators and others promote ‘solarizing’ the city’s schools and moving all city buildings toward 100 percent sustainability.
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EPA extends time to comment on South Portland air emissions settlement
City officials sought an extension after residents complained that the EPA failed to notify the city about alleged Clean Air Act violations or include the city in negotiating a settlement with Global Partners LP.