The snow storm on April 1 only fools those who believe government lobbyists never manipulate climate data to push a highly profitable narrative. The Congressional Research Service estimated total federal spending on climate change at $77 billion from fiscal 2008 through 2013 ($110 billion by 2017). During that time, I have been preparing my Maine […]
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Green power advocates press regulators to adopt solar-friendly rules
AUGUSTA — Solar power advocates are asking Maine utility regulators to reconsider a recent ruling they say will crimp the growth of a much-needed new energy source. A coalition of critics filed a formal petition Tuesday with the Maine Public Utilities Commission calling on it to take another look at its decision to phase out […]
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Maine environmentalists oppose President Trump's budget, policies
Maine’s environmentalists are up in arms over proposals by President Donald Trump to slash funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and pare fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks. Lisa Pohlmann, executive director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, said Thursday the president “has declared war on clean air, clean water, and public health” […]
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Wind towers unsightly
I write in response to Diana Tozier’s letter (Feb. 9) that was in response to Betsey Foster’s letter (Feb. 4). I am pro-environment, and I am against wind towers that are 600 feet tall (check facts on the state web site). Each tower requires one acre of cement, and there are 17 towers proposed, just […]
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Maine’s congressional delegation opposes repeal of coal rule
When Congress voted this week to wipe out a new federal regulation making it harder to dump coal-mining debris into nearby streams, all of Maine’s congressional representatives opposed the move. U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican from Maine’s 2nd District, said the rule adopted during the last days of the Obama administration “should move forward […]
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Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Kolbert talks climate change at Bates
LEWISTON — In exploring everything from the demise of Central American frogs to dying coral reefs across the globe, Elizabeth Kolbert has shouldered the role of trying to warn everyone else about something scientists already know: that human activity is wiping out an astonishing array of species. Speaking at Bates College on Monday, the Pulitzer […]
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NRCM says Gov. Paul LePage sent harassing letters to donors
AUGUSTA — The state’s largest nonprofit pro-environment group, The Natural Resources Council of Maine, said Thursday that Gov. Paul LePage has been sending letters to its donors that many consider harassment. LePage’s staff confirmed letters were sent to about 200 NRCM donors that are listed on the organization’s website. In all, the organization has about 16,000 […]
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On environment, Maine ranks 6th
The personal finance website WalletHub has released its 2016’s Greenest States report. Maine ranked No. 6 in doing right by Mother Earth. WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states in terms of 17 key metrics that speak to the health of the current environment and the environmental impact of people’s daily habits. It measured total municipal […]
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Maine Conservation Voters give King and Pingree top grades for 2015
AUGUSTA — The League of Conservation Voters on Wednesday released its annual scorecard for Congress, giving Maine’s U.S. Sen. Angus King, an independent, and 1st District U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, perfect scores of 100. U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, received a 60, while 2nd District Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican, received a score of 9. […]