Polluted waters are not a distant problem. Miles of Maine’s coastline are also closed to shellfish harvesting.
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Maine House approves strict mining rules
The margin of victory suggests the bill could have enough support to override a potential veto by Gov. Paul LePage.
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Maine Voices: Jeopardizing environmental assets makes no economic sense
Aquaculture and brownfield redevelopment are among the state’s pluses that cuts could harm.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
A short history of the Maine Aqua Ventus project
The 2009 law that designated the site off Monhegan includes a test period of up to 20 years, two turbines with a maximum capacity of 25 megawatts and a transmission cable to the mainland.
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Maine Voices: We should protect our children’s health, not polluters’ profits
Our elected officials must oppose President Trump’s unconscionable budget cuts to the EPA.
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Join lobstermen, others concerned with Maine’s environment at climate march in Augusta
Trump’s proposed budget cut would slash research programs and even weather service funds.
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Maine Voices: Don’t penalize energy conservers
To maintain the electric grid and roads, let the market work instead of burdening those who invest in clean technologies.
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Deeper EPA cuts pose a particular menace to Maine
Critics say both the environment and the economy would be hard hit by losses in funding for Superfund sites and water quality monitoring.
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Students see promise in careers in the business of sustainability
College of the Atlantic and Unity College are preparing graduates for a range of environment-related careers.
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Maine Voices: Science is critical to helping us adapt to a changing Gulf of Maine
Environmental changes driven by fossil fuel emissions put at risk many Maine businesses and jobs.