Testimony in Support of LD 1411, An Act to Require the Adoption of Sector-specific Greenhouse Gas Emissions Limits Senator Brenner, Representative Gramlich, honorable members of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, my name is Jack Shapiro, and I am the Climate and Clean Energy Director at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). NRCM has Read More
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LD 1621, An Act Regarding Environmental Justice
Testimony in Support of LD 1621, An Act Regarding Environmental Justice Senator Brenner, Representative Gramlich, honorable members of the Environment and Natural Resources Committee, my name is Josh Caldwell, and I am the Climate and Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). NRCM has been working for more than 60 Read More
News & Noteworthy — April 2023
Each month, we highlight news stories and opinion pieces related to Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife. We update News & Noteworthy weekly with the latest news related to the nature of Maine, including the work of staff at the Natural Resources Council of Maine. April 21, 2023 This week, the Senate made its initial Read More
LD 1170, Resolve, to Promote Passenger Rail for Commuters
Testimony in Support of LD 1170, Resolve, to Promote Passenger Rail for Commuters Senator Chipman, Representative Williams, and members of the Committee on Transportation, my name is Josh Caldwell. I am the Climate and Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator at the Natural Resources Council of Maine. NRCM has been working for more than 60 years to Read More
Limits on Tailpipe Pollution Will Deliver Mainers Cleaner Air and More Choices
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today unveiled new stricter limits on tailpipe pollution from cars and trucks that will deliver cleaner air, reduce carbon pollution, and pave the way toward broader adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in Maine, according to the state’s leading environmental advocacy organization. The Natural Resources Council of Maine released the following Read More
LD 1285, An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine’s Future Program
Testimony in Support of LD 1285, An Act to Extend Funding for the Land for Maine’s Future Program Senator Ingwersen, Representative Pluecker, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Agriculture, Conservation, and Forestry, I am Melanie Sturm, the Forests and Wildlife Director at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). I appreciate the opportunity to Read More
What’s Next for the CMP Corridor
The week of April 10th marks the beginning of a jury trial that will determine whether Central Maine Power (CMP) is allowed to defy the will of Maine people. The result could be a defining moment for the future of the CMP corridor. On November 2, 2021, Maine people voted overwhelmingly to reject the CMP Read More
LD 655, Reducing Carbon Emissions from State Vehicles
Support of LD 655, An Act to Address Climate Change by Reducing Carbon Emissions from State Vehicles Senator Nangle, Representative Stover, and members of the Committee on State and Local Government, my name is Josh Caldwell. I am the Climate & Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator at the Natural Resources Council of Maine. NRCM has been Read More
LD 341, An Act to Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law to Encourage Housing Construction
Testimony in Opposition to LD 341, An Act to Amend the Maine Tree Growth Tax Law to Encourage Housing Construction Senator Grohoski, Representative Perry, and members of the Committee on Taxation, I am Melanie Sturm, the Forests and Wildlife Director at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), and I appreciate the opportunity to provide testimony Read More
