environment
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PublishedJune 5, 2019
U.S. House unanimously passes bill to address ocean acidification
Maine Democrat Chellie Pingree's measure moves to the U.S. Senate, while state lawmakers appear likely to pass Gov. Janet Mills' climate package.
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PublishedMay 23, 2019
Commentary: Maine legislators must protect kids like mine from harmful chemicals lurking in food
L.D. 1433 would keep toxic industrial chemicals out of food packaging.
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PublishedMay 20, 2019
Our View: Getting offshore wind project back on course
There's still time for Gov. Mills and the Legislature to save an emerging industry.
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PublishedMay 16, 2019
Bates College achieves carbon neutral status to help stave off climate change
Bates is the seventh college in the country to reach its goal pronounced in 2007.
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PublishedMay 13, 2019
Scientists link warming of Gulf of Maine to decline in right whales’ food supply
Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
House sustains Gov. Mills’ first veto
Gov. Mills vetoed a bill that would have banned the sale of gasoline that contains 15 percent ethanol or more in it and an attempt to override the veto fell four votes short in the House of Representatives.
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PublishedMay 9, 2019
Our View: Hubris on display when Pompeo talks about climate
As the planet heats up, America's representative at the Arctic Council claims a melting ice cap would be good for business.
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PublishedMay 4, 2019
Youths rally for solar power, climate action at Portland City Hall
A few hundred students, parents, educators and others promote 'solarizing' the city's schools and moving all city buildings toward 100 percent sustainability.
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PublishedMay 2, 2019
EPA extends time to comment on South Portland air emissions settlement
City officials sought an extension after residents complained that the EPA failed to notify the city about alleged Clean Air Act violations or include the city in negotiating a settlement with Global Partners LP.
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PublishedApril 30, 2019
Gov. Mills proposes climate council to pursue emissions, energy goals
Following up on earlier pledges, the governor proposes setting ambitious goals for reducing Maine's greenhouse gas emissions and obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources.
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