by the Associated Press Bangor Daily News AUGUSTA – Supporters of the proposed Mars Hill wind farm Monday asked legislators to back a bill requiring all electricity providers in Maine to purchase a percentage of their power from small renewable sources. The new requirement would give developers the security they need to negotiate financing for Read More
Maine's environment
Concern about Our Climate is Heating Up
Morning Sentinel editorial The weather that is blowing through Maine these days — snow, then sunshine, more snow, temperatures in the teens — is providing Mainers with plenty of reasons to complain. Of course, grousing about the weather is the only exercise many of us get between November and April. This winter has been especially odd: Read More
Mars Hill Wind Farm Gaining Support
by the Associated Press Portland Press Herald MARS HILL — A proposal to develop Maine’s first wind farm along the ridge of Mars Hill Mountain won the endorsement Tuesday of the state’s largest environmental organization. The Natural Resources Council of Maine said the plan by Evergreen Wind Power LLC of Bangor would reduce the impact Read More
Historic Maine Bargain Opens Way for Return of Atlantic Salmon Runs
Wide-ranging agreement signed on Monday may set precedent for restoring rivers in other states. By Mary Wiltenburg, Staff writer Christian Science Monitor news story VEAZIE, MAINE It was a historic day for the Atlantic salmon. In an unprecedented move, a coalition that includes an Indian tribe, environmentalists, government, and a power company agreed Monday to open Read More
Governor Signs Bills to Protect Health, Reduce Pollution from Mercury in Products and Fillings and from Lead in Computers and TVs
by the Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine Today, in celebration of Environmental Health Day in the Hall of Flags at the State Capitol, Governor John Baldacci signed three bills to protect public health and the environment from mercury and lead pollution. The Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine, a coalition of eight Read More
Legislature Adopts “Electronic-Waste” Bill
Bans Disposal of Computer and Television Monitors and Calls for Agency to Plan for Statewide Collection of Hazardous Electronics NRCM News release Augusta, Maine – The Legislature has adopted a bill that bans landfilling and incineration of computer and television monitors effective January 1, 2006 and sets in motion a process to provide for collection Read More
Maine’s Biggest Air Pollution Victory in 30 Years!
The Board of Environmental Protection on June 21, 2001 voted unanimously in support of a plan to clean up nitrogen oxide NOx air pollution at Wyman Station in Yarmouth – Maine’s largest single source of air pollution. Of particular importance, the plan does not allow Wyman Station’s owner, Florida Power & Light Energy (FPL), to Read More
Chapter 145 Nox Control Program at Wyman Station
Statement by Brownie Carson to the Board of Environmental Protection Good afternoon. The Natural Resources Council has been grappling with the question of how to bring clean air to Maine for a long time. During my 17 years at the Council, we have participated as an intervener in many licensing proceedings, and we have commented Read More
Comment to the Board of Environmental Protection on Chapter 145 NOx Control Program
Comments by Sue Jones, Energy Project Director The Natural Resources Council of Maine appreciates DEP’s significant efforts in reviewing the comments submitted in the Chapter 145 rulemaking and in developing a proposal for your consideration today. With all due respect, however, the Council believes that DEP has not presented the best plan for the people Read More
