By Anthony Moffa, visiting professor of law at the University of Maine School of Law in Portland Bangor Daily News op-ed A year ago, President Donald Trump announced the largest rollback of federal land protections in American history when he proclaimed the reduction of two western national monuments: Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante. With no mention Read More
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U.N. Climate Report is Our Pearl Harbor Moment
The politics of division won’t work to fight a threat like global warming. Portland Press Herald editorial The events of the last two years show that Americans know how to choose up sides and fight each other. But if we had to, could we put aside our differences and fight together? We are about to Read More
New Rules Place At-risk Species Further in Peril
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 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
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 Read More
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 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
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 Read More
