by Seth Koenig, BDN staff Bangor Daily News news story PORTLAND, Maine — Damariscotta River oyster farmer Bill Mook said on May 9 of last year, the average daily amount of carbon dioxide in the planet’s atmosphere crossed the 400-parts-per-million threshold. The last time humans encountered carbon dioxide levels that high, they were just evolving Read More
My Maine This Week: Terry Sprague
Ice Caps “I love how saltwater ice forms over the rock outcrops in this cove and with each ocean tide, builds up and over them. The shapes are amazing. This photo was taken on North Haven.” Photo by NRCM member Terry Sprague of North Haven, Maine.
My Maine This Week: Linda Woods
“This is a photo of Flagstaff Lake, taken from Cranberry Peak.” – Photo by NRCM member Linda Woods of Oakland, Maine
My Maine This Week: Sam Horine
“Out in a mini snowstorm, I took this photo while sitting against a big pine tree. I find it very peaceful.” – Photo by NRCM member Sam Horine of Skowhegan, Maine
Report: Oil Industry Plans to Pump Refined Tar Sands to Maine
Disregarding Public Opposition, Threatening Progress on Climate Change News Release Portland, Maine—Unless we act to stop it, Maine motorists may soon be filling their tanks with gasoline derived from Canadian tar sands, according to a new report released today by the Natural Resources Defense Council. The oil industry plans to start pumping refined tar sands gasoline Read More
Support of LD 1634, An Act To Allow an Earlier Implementation Date for an Architectural Paint Stewardship Program
Senator Boyle, Representative Welsh, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. My name is Sarah Lakeman. I am the Sustainable Maine Policy Advocate for the Natural Resources Council of Maine and I appreciate this opportunity to testify in Support of LD 1634. NRCM was involved in shaping and passing LD Read More
Maine Bill Aims to Boost Solar Power Development
by Patty B. Wight MPBN radio news story The heat of the sun may seem far away on this bitterly cold day. But it was the focus of debate in the Legislature’s Energy and Utilities Committee. A new bill aims to make solar power more affordable and accessible for Mainers. But opponents question the push Read More
Support of LD 1652, An Act to Support Solar Energy Development in Maine
My name is Dylan Voorhees and I am the Clean Energy Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. Thank you for allowing us to present this testimony. I will begin by stating that, for NRCM, passage of a solid solar power bill is a top priority for the energy committee this session. We believe Read More
My Maine This Week: Stacey LaCombe
“A picture of the Margaret Todd in Bar Harbor taken during sunrise late last fall.” – Photo by Stacey LaCombe of Ellsworth, Maine
