Climate Action Plan
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Maine’s salt marshes play key role in fight against climate change, new report says
The state has at least 84 square miles of blue carbon reservoirs, which store at least 1.7 million tons of carbon in the soil and vegetation. That much carbon is equal to the annual emissions of 1.25 million passenger cars.
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PublishedMay 19, 2023
Maine businesses brainstorm how to deal with climate change as an economic issue
Over 400 businesspeople and 60 presenters gathered in Augusta to share perspectives and practices on dealing with Earth's warming.
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PublishedApril 22, 2023
‘Every day should be Earth Day’: Celebration, rally held in Portland
The city and its residents tout the strides toward sustainability, with a rally and march from Monument Square to Portland City Hall, and an event at Payson Park.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
South Portland Council addresses concerns over possible ban on gas-powered lawn tools
Councilors discussed the gas equipment ban and pay-as-you-throw program as part of a progress report on the city’s climate action plan.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2023
Ready to rev an electric vehicle? Maine buyers are running into roadblocks
It's not just how hard it is to find an EV amid pent-up demand; there's also tight financing and a web of complex tax credits.
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2023
Cape Elizabeth Energy Committee charged with developing climate action goals
The energy commission will work with the town council to create a climate action plan for Cape Elizabeth.
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PublishedFebruary 2, 2023
Lawmakers consider commercial EV truck rebate trial
But some lawmakers think the state should use its electric vehicle funding to help low- and middle-income Mainers who are eager to buy electric cars.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2022
Mills announces $5.4 million for climate change projects, green energy jobs
Gov. Janet Mills announced the $5.4 million in new state grants on the 2nd anniversary of Maine's Climate Action Plan.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2022
Biden hosts Macron amid friction over U.S. climate law
French President Emmanuel Macron is using his visit to Washington to sharply criticize aspects of President Biden’s signature climate law as a bad deal for Europe.
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PublishedNovember 18, 2022
Climate conference serves up lab-grown meat – and a clash over food
It was just one solution for reducing the food industry's immense carbon footprint being promoted this week at the U.N. Climate Change Conference.