Proposals favoring industry over conservation won’t improve the Endangered Species Act. By The Editorial Board Portland Press Herald editorial It says something about the politics of the time that in 1973, the Endangered Species Act passed Congress overwhelmingly – 355-4 in the House of Representatives! – before it was signed into law by Republican President… Continue Reading
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States Taking the Lead on Climate Change
By Froma Harrop Sun Journal column As large parts of America burn or drown under weird weather conditions made more extreme by global warming, California and other states are doggedly pursuing solutions. What do you say to those who deny climate change is happening — or who dismiss the scientific consensus that humankind is making… Continue Reading
Thursday, September 27: “York County: Take Action for Maine’s Environment,” Biddeford
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 invites you to attend this event to learn more about the threats we face and how you can take action for Maine’s environment. Please join us… Continue Reading
Rep. Pingree: Congress Must Face the Unassailable Reality of Climate Change
With the help of allies on Capitol Hill, the Trump administration is refusing to stand up for science. by Chellie Pingree, a Democrat, represents Maine’s 1st District in the U.S. House of Representatives Portland Press Herald op-ed Maine’s largest city just tied the record for its hottest summer. Warming ocean waters have shifted lobster populations… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 4: “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 invites you to attend this event to learn more about the threats we face and how you can take action for Maine’s environment. Please join us… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 11: “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 invites you to attend this event to learn more about the threats we face and how you can take action for Maine’s environment. Please join us… Continue Reading
Thursday, October 18: “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 invites you to attend this event to learn more about the threats we face and how you can take action for Maine’s environment. Please join us… Continue Reading
Hearing Held in Bangor on Trump Administration’s Plan to Ease Fuel Efficiency Standards
By A.J. Higgins Maine Public news story BANGOR, Maine – About 50 people turned out Tuesday night in Bangor for a discussion on the Trump administration’s proposed rollback of car fuel efficiency standards. Co-sponsored by the Natural Resources Council of Maine at the Bangor Public Library, the citizen’s hearing gave residents a chance to offer… Continue Reading
Citizen’s Hearing Focuses on New Proposed Rollbacks on EPA Policies
by Emily Tadlock WABI-TV news story Watch full news video. BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – A group of Mainers turned out at the Bangor Public Library Tuesday night for a Citizen’s Hearing. The hearing titled Maine Speaks on Climate and Cars was an opportunity for people to talk more about recent Environmental Protection Agency proposals. In… Continue Reading
