NRCM was pleased to co-sponsor the Center for an Ecology-based Economy’s 9th annual Solar & EV Expo at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. This year, there was a celebration of CEBE’s expanded EV charging network. The event included: Electric bike and EV test drives and ride alongs A community solar co-op update EV 101 with Read More
Past Events
October 3, 2023: Zoom in—Driving Maine Forward with Clean Cars & Trucks
At this webinar, NRCM and guests discussed how clean car standards can improve your driving experience, benefit your health, and protect our environment. This event featured the following speakers: Josh Caldwell, NRCM Climate & Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator Scott Vlaun, Executive Director of the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy Muhammed Patel, NRDC Clean Vehicle Advocate Read More
October 16-17, 2023: Pickett Mountain Mine Public Comment Sessions, Millinocket
Public Comment Sessions: The Katahdin Region is No Place for a Mine An untested and underfunded company, Canada-based Wolfden Resources Corporation, Inc. has proposed building a zinc metal mine at Pickett Mountain, in the shadow of Baxter State Park and the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument. The Land Use Planning Commission (the LUPC) held Read More
October 23, 2023: Pickett Mountain Mine Public Comment Session, Bangor
Public Comment Session: The Katahdin Region is No Place for a Mine An untested and underfunded company, Canada-based Wolfden Resources Corporation, Inc. has proposed building a zinc metal mine at Pickett Mountain, in the shadow of Baxter State Park and the Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument. The Land Use Planning Commission (the LUPC) held Read More
September 24, 2023: Drive Electric Maine 2023, Portland
Thank you for joining us for Drive Electric Maine 2023, on Sunday, September 24th at the Back Cove Trail Parking Lot across from the Forest Avenue Hannaford in Portland. We hope you had a change to test drive exciting new models, talk with EV owners, and learn more about the state and federal EV incentives Read More
August 23, 2023: Zoom in: The Katahdin Region is No Place for a Mine
The threat of a metal mine in the shadow of Baxter State Park is too big a risk for Maine. Thanks to all who joined us for a public webinar featuring tribal representatives and NRCM staff experts to learn more. What: Zoom in: The Katahdin Region is No Place for a Mine (watch a recording Read More
August 10, 2023: Climate Town Hall Forum, Brooklin
The Brooklin Climate Response Committee sponsored a town hall forum on climate change, and how it is affecting the life and health of Downeast Maine’s coastal communities. The Committee assembled a panel with an impressive depth of knowledge of the science of climate change and its impacts on the well-being of the residents, businesses, and Read More
August 16, 2023: Maine’s Environment at the State House webinar
Maine lawmakers considered dozens of important bills this year that would impact Maine’s environment, and Maine’s environment had some big victories, thanks to actions taken by many of you. NRCM advocates will describe what happened and what it means for Maine’s clean energy, bottle redemption, climate action, land conservation, and more. What: Zoom in with Read More
August 17, 2023: Rev up for Clean Cars: Public Hearing, Augusta
We’re pushing Maine to adopt stronger standards for clean cars and trucks that would give more Mainers the freedom to choose non-polluting cars. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection held a public hearing on these rules on Thursday, August 17th at 8:30 a.m. Public support of clean cars at the hearing will be essential in Read More
