A new Maine study calls rising pollen levels a public health threat as respiratory problems worsen.
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EPA revokes Trump-era policy that weakened clean-air rules
The Environmental Protection Agency is revoking a Trump-era rule that overhauled how the agency evaluates air pollutants.
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EPA dismisses dozens of key science advisers appointed by Trump
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan said the move will help restore the role of science at the agency and reduce the influence of industry over environmental regulations.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World
Federal court strikes down major Trump climate rollback
Under President Trump, the Environmental Protection Agency has erased dozens of public health and environmental protections.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Incentive program launched to swap out old wood stoves in Cumberland County
The American Lung Association is offering a voucher worth $1,000 to those who replace their high-polluting wood stove with a cleaner-burning one.
Posted inMaine, News
South Portland wants tougher EPA crackdown on Sprague tank pollution
The city is preparing formal comments on a proposed settlement of an EPA lawsuit over unlicensed air emissions disputed by the company.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Reducing emissions from transportation is a long, difficult road for Maine
A preference for pickups, paltry spending on public transit options and slow adoption of electric vehicles create significant obstacles for the state’s ambitious goals.
Posted inMaine, News
Bill would direct DEP to evaluate air emissions from tank farms in Maine
The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would require the agency to investigate the best ways to monitor and control emissions and odors from petroleum storage tanks.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Senate passes bill calling for state to alert local officials about air quality violations
The measure was introduced after South Portland officials learned in March that a petroleum storage facility had been exceeding emissions limits for years.