One of the best times to live in Maine is autumn. That’s because we get to enjoy spectacular fall foliage throughout the state. Is foliage at its peak where you are? If so, please take some photos and send them to us. NRCM member Elizabeth Byrd Wood of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, and China Lake, Maine, Read More
October 17, 19, & 20, 2019: Test Drives of Electric Car at Local Farmers’ Markets
This October, Mainers could stop by a local Farmers’ Market to test drive an electric car in Waterville, Belfast, or Bangor! Between 2014 and 2018 the number of Mainers driving electric vehicles (EVs) more than doubled. That number continues to rise because EVs are reducing air pollution, saving Maine people hundreds of dollars a year Read More
News & Noteworthy — September 2019
September 30, 2019 As September comes to a close, here are a few highlights from recent stories about Maine’s environment in the news. Timber company dropping hotly contested Moosehead development plan The timberland company Weyerhaeuser is asking to terminate a massive rezoning plan for the Moosehead Lake region that was the focus of years of Read More
September 1-30, 2019: Online Auction to Benefit NRCM
NRCM’s second annual online auction ended on Monday, September 30, 2019. Thanks to the generosity of NRCM members and caring Maine businesses, there were many great auction items including: an L.L. Bean kayak package, beautiful original artwork, a scenic flight over Acadia, and a stay at Mt. Chase Lodge outside Katahdin Woods & Waters National Read More
September 28, 2019: ecomaine’s Annual Recycling Open House, Portland
The Natural Resources Council of Maine was pleased to again participate in ecomaine’s annual recycling Open House and e-waste collection event on Saturday, September 28 at their location at 62 Blueberry Road, Portland (just off Exit 46 of I-95 near the Portland International Jetport). The morning included: Tours of ecomaine’s facilities Free electronic waste (e-waste) Read More
My Maine This Week: Tom McLaughlin
“I was looking for Native American artifacts along a farm field in North Fryeburg, Maine, when I heard the distinctive squawks of Sandhill Cranes coming from a nearby field. I went back to my truck for my camera and luckily I had brought a 150-600 mm lens with me that day. I put it on Read More
September 21, 2019: EV Expo, Portland
NRCM and our partners invited you to come learn about electric cars in Maine on Saturday, September 21 from 12 noon until 4:00 p.m. at Back Cove in Portland, during the fifth annual EV Expo. The event took place in the Back Cove parking area off Preble Street near Hannaford. We had free pizza and coffee. Read More
New Climate Council Sets the Stage for Ambitious Climate Action
NRCM News Release September 19, 2019 (Augusta, ME) — A new Maine Climate Council announced today by Governor Janet Mills will soon begin its work of updating the state’s Climate Action Plan to transition the state toward a clean energy economy by 2050. The 39 members of the Council represent a broad diversity of industries, Read More
Trump Moves to Block States’ Rights to Set Clean Car Standards
NRCM News Release September 18, 2019 (Augusta, ME) – President Trump announced today he will attempt to block states, including Maine and a dozen others, which have adopted higher fuel efficiency standards for cars and trucks. The move is a desperate attempt to roll back clean car standards which are supported by the automobile industry Read More
