A recent ruling should spur towns to incentivize the availability of land for commercial access.
climate change
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Rejection of Green New Deal overlooks urgency of ‘massive changes’
We must think big when it comes to climate change and legal and economic equality – but Congress, including Susan Collins and Angus King, doesn’t grasp that.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Three new technologies could reshape Maine’s economy, climate in a good way
Solar power, storage batteries and super-efficient appliances are riding into the state, and we should welcome them with open arms.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Maine can reduce emissions without CMP project
A backer of the proposal overlooks current and potential increases in solar and wind capacity.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Federal judge rules Trump administration violated law with oil, gas projects that ignored climate impacts
The ruling temporarily blocks drilling on about 300,000 acres of land in Wyoming.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Fewer cars, cleaner air should be goal for Maine transit
A modernized and greener system will help create jobs and reduce emissions.
Posted inNation & World
U.S. breaking twice as many records for heat than cold, analysis finds
Data from 424 weather stations found that since 1999, the ratio has been two warm records set or broken for every cold one.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Insect population’s rapid decline alarming
The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife teams with Maine Audubon to study the decline here.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Hail to Congress’ first true millennial, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
It’s a wonderful feeling having someone fighting for my interests in our government.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Dozens weigh in on whether to study greenhouse gas impact of CMP power line
Supporters are skeptical that Central Maine Power’s proposal for a 145-mile transmission line connecting Quebec with Massachusetts will reduce emissions of gases tied to climate change.