The proposal will carry new electricity and reduce carbon emissions, while treading lightly on the Maine woods.
environment
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
New England Clean Energy Connect: The myths and the facts
8. Claim: The New England Clean Energy Connect corridor will be 145 miles long and as wide as the New Jersey Turnpike; the pylons will be 300 feet tall with flashing lights. Fact: The new corridor will be 53 miles long and 150 feet wide, half that of the New Jersey Turnpike at its narrowest […]
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Don’t let Clean Water Rule be replaced by ‘Dirty Water Rule’
We must oppose efforts to weaken protections for our streams and rivers and urge our congressional delegation to do the same.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Senate confirms former oil and gas lobbyist as Interior secretary
The 56-41 vote Thursday promotes David Bernhardt from the department’s acting secretary, a job he assumed after his predecessor Ryan Zinke resigned amid numerous investigations.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine Med gets $2.2 million grant to study potential link between common chemicals and teenage obesity
The research will look into possible relationships between childhood obesity and osteoporosis among children exposed to PFAS.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
EPA lawsuit over South Portland oil tanks raises neighborhood fears
Disagreement between federal and state regulators leaves people who live near petroleum tanks in South Portland feeling violated and poisoned.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Lawmakers endorse ban on oil and gas drilling off Maine’s coast
But some question the value of a bill to prohibit oil and gas exploration in state-owned waters that are devoid of oil and gas reserves.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Uncategorized
Maine House votes to ban foam food, beverage containers statewide
The bill, which faces additional votes in both the House and Senate, follow bans enacted in several Maine communities.
Posted inBusiness, News
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to pay over $18,000 for environmental violations
The money from its settlement with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection will help fund a fish passage on the Sheepscot River.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
While oil company denies violation, South Portland residents air fears over pollution lawsuit
Many question why city officials weren’t notified that Global Partners LP has been violating the Clean Air Act for years, even as city attorneys say the state disputes the EPA findings.