I am a first grade teacher in the largest K-5 elementary school in the state, Falmouth Elementary School. I have brought many sustainability efforts to the children and adults at the school. This endeavor began more than 10 years ago with the introduction by ecomaine of single-stream recycling in Falmouth. Once the program was available in Read More
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Connected by Nature: Sneak Peek Into New Sustainability Report
by Tim Gillis Portland Phoenix news story The Natural Resources Council of Maine, one of the state’s leading nonprofit organizations, prides itself on its work to protect, restore and conserve Maine’s environment — for folks basking in the cool summer breezes now and for their grandchildren’s children in summers to come. “We work to improve Read More
First Survey Ever of Maine Electric Car Owners: They Love Their Cars, Save Money on Fuel, Live Across Maine
Today, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) released the first detailed survey of electric car owners in Maine. The release comes a few days before an annual Drive Electric Day celebration to be held Sunday September 13, noon to 4:00 at South Portland Community Center. This event is sponsored by NRCM and others, and Read More
Maine Among Most Bicycle Friendly States in New England
By Julia Bayly, BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story FORT KENT, Maine — Maine is a pretty good place to be a cyclist, according to the League of American Bicyclists, which ranked the state second in New England and 15th nationally in its annual bicycle state friendly report released this week. The release coincides Read More
New Maine Law Aims to Boost Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Senate Democrats say there are only 30 electric vehicle charge stations in Maine. The Associated Press news story AUGUSTA — A new state law is designed to help increase the number of electric vehicle charging stations in Maine. The bill was signed by Republican Gov. Paul LePage last week. It will go into effect 90 Read More
Obama: Climate Change Harms Americans’ Health
The president announces commitments from top companies to help the nation’s health care system prepare for such effects as more asthma, allergies and weather-related injuries. By Josh Lederman and Nedra Pickler The Associated Press news story WASHINGTON – Global warming isn’t just affecting the weather, it’s harming Americans’ health, President Obama said Tuesday as he announced Read More
NRCM Testimony in Support of LD 278, “An Act to Encourage the Use of Fuel-efficient Vehicles”
Senator Earle McCormick, Chair Representative Adam Good, Chair Joint Standing Committee on Taxation 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. We support a tax credit or exemption specifically for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs), which Read More
Senator King at Mt. Abram Ski Area to Promote Clean Energy Solutions to Climate Change
Ski Area Showcases Investments in Solar, Biomass, Efficiency to Lower Costs and Emissions News release Greenwood, ME – Today U.S. Senator Angus King toured clean energy projects, including an 803-panel solar installation, wood pellet-fired heating system, and an electric car charging station, at the Mt. Abram ski area. King said clean energy solutions Read More
South Portland Charges Ahead with Going ‘Green’
The city leases electric cars, installs power-up stations and plans a solar farm as it accelerates its environmental sustainability efforts. By Kelley Bouchard, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story SOUTH PORTLAND — The Nissan Leaf barely hummed as City Manager Jim Gailey drove along Highland Avenue, turned onto Evans Street and pulled into the Read More
