Like people around the world, our hearts were broken by the horrific violence against the people of Paris earlier this month. Now, our eyes turn to that great city with hope. Today, world leaders from 190 countries are gathered in Paris, France, for the 21st “Conference of Parties.” Over the next two weeks, these leaders… Continue Reading
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With Us, You Make a Difference!
For more than 50 years, the Natural Resources Council of Maine has faced polluters and other threats to Maine’s land, air, water, and wildlife—and won. But with tar sands, acid mine drainage from open-pit mines, toxic chemicals, and other threats on the horizon, we need your help now more than ever. Please make a tax-deductible donation today to… Continue Reading
Video: A Year-end Message from NRCM
Please watch this year-end video message from NRCM Executive Director Lisa Pohlmann. She highlights important work from the past year and shares the reasons why your support will be so important in the year ahead.
NRCM Dip & Dash against Climate Change
NRCM’s 2012 Polar Dip and Dash is fast-approaching. Are you ready? Meet us the morning of December 31, 2012, at Portland’s East End Beach for a 5K run around Back Bay, then take the plunge at noon into the icy Atlantic! The event is a fun way to raise awareness and funds for NRCM’s work… Continue Reading
2012 NRCM Environmental Award Winners Announced
At the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s annual meeting, held on September 27, 2012 at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, we were pleased to present our NRCM Environmental Award to four outstanding individuals. Learn more about the award winners on our website. You can also watch their speeches in the videos below. Award Winners: Mark Stadler… Continue Reading
Great Works Dam Removal Celebration
The decommissioning and removal of the Great Works Dam, located north of Bangor, is part of a broad collaborative effort that will eventually include removal of the Veazie Dam and creation of new, upstream fish passage at Milford and Howland dams. Once completed, the Project will vastly improve access to nearly 1,000 miles of historic… Continue Reading
Video and Audio: EPA & Maine Roundtable on Climate Change
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed the first national standards to limit climate-changing carbon pollution from new power plants. By helping address climate change, these rules would help protect the health of Maine’s families, natural resource-based economy, and environment. Representatives from the EPA were in Portland last Thursday, May 17th to hear Maine… Continue Reading
Clowning Around Against Climate Change
Climate change is a serious issue, and in Maine, pollution from cars and trucks is the largest contributor to global warming. To draw attention to this issue, staff at the Natural Resources Council of Maine “clowned around” to put the spotlight on Commute Another Way Week May 14 —18, 2012. Please join us in the… Continue Reading
“Redneck Legacy” & Mountaintop Removal Mining: Thoughts on a Presentation by a West Virginia Activist
Chuck Keeney, from Friends of Blair Mountain, gave a fabulous presentation at Bowdoin College last night on the history of coal mining and the unionization of miners in West Virginia. His great grandfather played a central role in the miners’ early resistance to coal company exploitation that eventually led to the Battle of Blair Mountain… Continue Reading
