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Gov. Mills wants Maine carbon-neutral by 2045. What will that take?
For this richly forested state, it may not take much beyond previously announced greenhouse gas cuts.
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As sea levels rise, coastal communities grapple with cost of adapting
Municipal leaders and planners gather in Belfast to discuss how to pay for the costly infrastructure projects needed to better protect their communities in the future.
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Harpswell sees roads, a bridge at risk as sea levels rise
The town has 216 miles of coastline, and 20% of its land is within 250 feet of the water.
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Prince Harry says ‘no one can deny science’ on climate
He speaks during a visit to Botswana, the latest stop on his 10-day Africa tour with his family.
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Gov. Mills launches Maine Climate Council with a call to action
Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy praises Maine’s effort, and notes, ‘Nothing innovative starts at the federal level.’
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Gov. Mills discusses climate change with European officials, U.S. governors
Maine’s governor meets with European climate leaders, Brazilian regional officials and other U.S. governors to discuss how states can help the nation meet Paris climate targets.
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EPA targets California over air quality
The Trump administration says it needs to address the problem or risk losing federal highway funds.
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Governor touts National Clean Energy Week
AUGUSTA — Gov. Janet Mills is encouraging all Mainers to honor National Clean Energy Week from Sept. 23-27, which calls on individuals, local governments, corporations and other organizations to champion renewable energy solutions that create clean energy jobs and mitigate climate change. Maine is one of only 23 states to formally recognize Clean Energy Week […]
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Read Gov. Mills’ speech to the UN General Assembly
Maine’s governor commits the state to going carbon neutral by 2045.