The Southern Maine Regional Sustainability and Resilience Program is helping six York County towns address climate change impacts and advance resilience efforts.
Maine Climate Council
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Climate change talk to focus on creating coastal resiliency
Casco Baykeeper Ivy Frignoca and marine geologist Peter Slovinsky will hold a public conversation on how coastal communities can be more resilient to climate change.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine needs CMP to be a partner to clean energy, not an obstacle
The PUC must investigate what’s behind the utility’s unexpected demand for costly upgrades by solar developers.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Legislature should take steps to keep solar development green
Lawmakers have the chance to guide the location of projects to minimize impacts on land that provides other important benefits.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Regional emission-reduction drive must be part of Maine’s transportation solution
It’s important for Maine to participate so we can ensure that the Transportation and Climate Initiative is designed to benefit the unique needs of a rural state.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
‘Green bank’ envisioned to help fund a clean-energy transition in Maine
Green banks leverage public funds to attract private investment and are used to raise money to combat the effects of climate change.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: We’ll need nuclear power to reach clean-energy goals
Even if the Climate Action Plan helps Maine achieve carbon neutrality, advances in nuclear power production will be key to the planet’s long-term future.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Climate report sets right goals for Maine
The Maine Climate Council’s sweeping report lays out a path to reduce emissions and make Maine communities more resilient in a changing environment.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
Mills unveils 4-year climate action plan, makes plea for urgent action
The governor’s plan draws the attention of President-elect Biden’s climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Maine could set an example for the nation if the state follows the plan.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Uncategorized
With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes
The president-elect is already preparing to move forward with an ambitious policy agenda on the environment, health care, taxes, education and other issues.