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environmental protection
April 23, 2019: “Protecting Maine’s Environment—An Insider’s View of Progress and Challenges,” Topsham
Thanks to all who came to our presentation about the most significant environmental opportunities and challenges facing Maine at the state and federal levels. Pete Didisheim, NRCM’s Advocacy Director, provided an insider’s view on environmental policy being discussed in the Maine State House. He also described challenges we face from proposed rollbacks of environmental safeguards Read More
Trump Rollbacks for Fossil Fuel Industries Carry Steep Cost
by Matthew Brown AP news story BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — As the Trump administration rolls back environmental and safety rules for the energy sector, government projections show billions of dollars in savings reaped by companies will come at a steep cost: more premature deaths and illnesses from air pollution, a jump in climate-warming emissions and Read More
Mills Picks Attorney for Environmental Protection Chief
If confirmed, Jerry Reid would lead the DEP’s efforts to protect and restore Maine’s natural resources and enforce the state’s environmental laws. by Randy Billings, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Gov.-elect Janet Mills continued to assemble her Cabinet on Tuesday by nominating a fellow attorney to lead the Department of Environmental Protection. Mills, Read More
October 18, 2018: “Cumberland County: Take Action for Maine’s Environment,” Falmouth
With so many environmental rollbacks being proposed by the Trump Administration, now is time to rise up together to fight back against the Trump Administration’s anti-science, anti-environment agenda. NRCM invited members to attend this event to learn more about the threats we face and how to take action for Maine’s environment. The event was held Read More
October 11, 2018: “Midcoast: Take Action for Maine’s Environment,” Jefferson
With so many environmental rollbacks being proposed by the Trump Administration, now is time to rise up together to fight back against the Trump Administration’s anti-science, anti-environment agenda. NRCM invited residents to attend this event to learn more about the threats we face and to take action for Maine’s environment. Thursday, October 11 from 6:00-8:00 Read More
October 4, 2018: “Androscoggin County: Take Action for Maine’s Environment,” Auburn
With so many environmental rollbacks being proposed by the Trump Administration, now is time to rise up together to fight back against the Trump Administration’s anti-science, anti-environment agenda. NRCM invited you to attend this event to learn more about the threats we face and how you can take action for Maine’s environment. Thursday, October 4 Read More
Endangered Species Act Stripped of Key Provisions in Trump Administration Proposal
by Darryl Fears Washington Post news story The proposal [to change the Endangered Species Act], announced jointly by the Interior and Commerce departments, which are charged with protecting endangered wildlife, would end the practice of extending similar protections to species regardless of whether they are listed as endangered or threatened. If the proposal is approved, Read More
Chaplain Grateful for Endangered Species Act
Pray that our congressional delegation recognizes and values the importance of this landmark law. By Macauley Lord, resident of Brunswick, an Episcopal chaplain and a fly-fishing guide Portland Press Herald op-ed BRUNSWICK — When a Republican president signed the Endangered Species Act into law in 1973, he probably could not have dreamed how effective it Read More
