by Patty B. Wight MPBN news story Maine environmental groups are hailing the climate change plan unveiled yesterday by President Obama as a major step forward. Environmental and civic leaders gathered in Portland today to express their support, and outline the implications for Maine. The hot, humid day Wednesday was a fitting backdrop to a Read More
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NRCM Applauds Pingree and Michaud for Insisting: No Tar Sands in Maine Pipeline without New Permit and Environmental Review
NRCM news release Today Congresswoman Chellie Pingree sent a letter, co-signed by 17 other members of Congress, including Congressman Michael Michaud, asking that the owners of the Portland Pipeline not be allowed to pump tar sands oil from Canada through Maine without applying for a new permit and undergoing environmental review. The letter was addressed Read More
On the Road to Climate Action. Washington, DC, Here We Come!
The sun sets on a great day of climate action What an amazing day! We were just featured on the WCSH-6 TV news at 6:00. We have gotten back to the bus and are headed home. Hopefully the wind and snow have stopped by the time we get home tomorrow morning. Please share your thoughts about the Read More
Taking on Climate Change, Super Bowl-style
Did you watch the Super Bowl last night? I did, despite the New England Patriots not being there this year. It was a great game BUT the Super Bowl and associated activities and support produced more than 3.8 million pounds of CO2 emissions. According to an article by the Rocky Mountain Institute, efforts are being Read More
Obama Administration and EPA to Move Forward with Lifesaving Protections Against Soot Pollution
NRCM Supports This Action Which Will Save Thousands of Lives Annually NRCM Press Release Augusta, ME—The Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) joins with a broad range of organizations in support of the just-finalized Soot Pollution Standard to be announced today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This updated clean air safeguard will protect Americans Read More
New Report Sheds Light on Disappointing Winter
Last winter, I wrote a blog post, Joys of a Maine winter, sharing my love for winter fishing in Maine. But this winter has been disappointing. With the warm December and January, and early spring (summer, really) temperatures, the ice fishing season was much abbreviated. I got out on the ice maybe only five times this Read More
