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… Continue Reading
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Climate Change Policy: Pretend It Doesn’t Exist
As a deep current that normally cools the Gulf of Maine reaches a record-high temperature, the White House escalates its war on science. Portland Press Herald editorial The Trump administration has removed mentions of climate change from federal government websites, yet the air and water continue to warm and sea levels keep rising. Data on… Continue Reading
Last of Their Kind in the Year of the Bird
Like many of you, we mourned the loss of the last male northern white rhino on Earth. His name was Sudan. Though he was named for the country where he was born, Sudan had spent most of his life in a zoo in the Czech Republic. While Sudan lived out his life thousands of miles… Continue Reading
May 24, 2018: E2Tech Forum with EPA Region I Administrator Alex Dunn, Portland
Thanks for joining us at the E2Tech forum featuring EPA Regional Administrator Alex Dunn, who oversees federal environmental protection efforts in Maine and other northeastern states. Event: Environmental Protection Agency Policy Update & Outlook Day: Thursday, May 24, 2018 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Location: Abromson Center, University of Southern Maine, 88 Bedford Street, Portland Prior… Continue Reading
2018 Legislative Priorities for Maine’s Environment
The 2018 legislative session is well underway. This is the “short session” of the Legislature, which means the pace is fast as lawmakers attempt to adjourn by the end of April. It is also an election year for every House and Senate seat, and it is Governor Paul LePage’s final year in office, adding an… Continue Reading
Maine Environmental Groups, Poliquin Express Concerns over Trump Budget
By Bill Trotter, BDN Staff Bangor Daily News news story Maine environmental groups and the state’s Congressional representatives said Monday they have serious concerns about a proposal from President Trump to cut the Environmental Protection Agency budget for next year by 34 percent. Lisa Pohlmann, executive director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine, said… Continue Reading
February 1, 2018: “Trump Presidency, A Year in Review,” Orono
With the Trump Administration’s attacks on protections for our clean air, clean water, public lands, and climate, it’s no secret that it has been a challenging year for the environment. As we reached the end of the first year with the Trump Administration in office, the Natural Resources Council of Maine, Maine Conservation Voters, and Environment… Continue Reading
Maine Rep. Pingree: Republican Budget Bill Will Dismantle Environmental Protections
The legacy of Muskie’s Clean Water Act is on the line in the budget’s assault on our air, water and land. by Rep. Chellie Pingree, member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and the Environment, which oversees Environmental Protection Agency funding Portland Press Herald op-ed WASHINGTON — As Republicans in Congress rush through a partisan… Continue Reading
New Interactions Reveal What We Share
It’s more important than ever these days to reach out and find common ground with new people. At NRCM, we recognize that the power of our 20,000 current supporters helps us achieve many of our objectives, but we must get even more people involved to continue to protect Maine’s air, land, and water. NRCM staff… Continue Reading
