by Susan Sharon Maine Public news story A new report from the Natural Resources Council of Maine paints a bleak picture of what could happen in Maine if the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency are adopted. The proposal calls for cutting the agency’s budget 31 percent, slashing 3,200 jobs and eliminating Read More
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Report Documents Damage to Maine if Proposed EPA Budget Cuts are Approved
NRCM news release Augusta, Maine – The Trump Administration has proposed deep cuts to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) programs that reduce pollution in Maine, save the lives of Maine people, and strengthen our communities and economy. According to a comprehensive new report by the Natural Resources Council of Maine, the Administration’s unprecedented proposed cuts to Read More
Maine Joins Suit against Trump Administration Over Delay of Energy-efficiency Rules
by Erik Larson and Andrew Harris, Bloomberg Sun Journal news story Maine is one of 10 states and a handful of national environmental groups suing the Trump administration, claiming it’s violating federal law by delaying energy-efficiency standards intended to save Americans almost $24 billion. Six rules for ceiling fans, walk-in coolers and other consumer products that Read More
Support of LD 931, An Act To Create EPR for Post-consumer Waste Generated from the Use of Tobacco Products
Senator Saviello, Representative Tucker, and members of the Joint Standing Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, my name is Ryan Parker and I am the Environmental Policy Outreach Coordinator for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I appreciate this opportunity to testify in support of LD 931 with the amended language introduced by Representative Blume. Read More
Trump EPA Budget “Declares War on Clean Air, Clean Water, and Public Health,” Statement by NRCM
Statement of Lisa Pohlmann, Executive Director, Natural Resources Council of Maine “President Trump today released an irresponsible EPA budget that threatens the health of Maine people, our environment, and our economy. In proposing to cut EPA’s funding by 31% and personnel by 3,200, and eliminate more than 50 programs, President Trump has declared war on Read More
Trump’s Attack on Cleaner Cars Will Harm Maine, Statement by NRCM
Statement of Dylan Voorhees, Climate & Clean Energy Director, Natural Resources Council of Maine “President Trump has proposed rolling back pollution and efficiency standards for new cars and trucks. This would be bad news for Maine. “Since Maine has one of the highest asthma rates in the nation, air pollution is a big issue. And Read More
Portland Committee Supports Restricting Synthetic Pesticides Within City Limits
The proposed ordinance is modeled after a similar measure under consideration in South Portland. By Dennis Hoey, Staff Writer Portland Press Herald news story Two Portland city councilors said Tuesday that they support a proposal that would significantly restrict the use of synthetic pesticides in the city. Portland’s pesticide ordinance, which is being drafted, should Read More
High Court’s Delay of Clean Power Plan an Injustice to Asthma Sufferers
Many attacks could be prevented by reducing pollution and making our air healthier to breathe. By Lani Graham and Marguerite Pennoyer Portland Press Herald op-ed ABOUT THE AUTHORS Lani Graham, M.D., MPH, is a board member of Physicians for Social Responsibility in Maine, co-chair of the Maine Medical Association’s Public Health Committee and former state Read More
Pesticides Ordinance Would Have Portland Flourishing Responsibly
Our lack of synthetic land-care chemical regulations sets us apart from other progressive communities. By Avery Yale Kamila, co-founder of Portland Protectors, is a mother, a freelance writer and a Press Herald food columnist. Portland Press Herald op-ed Our lack of synthetic land-care chemical regulations sets us apart from other progressive communities. It’s no secret Read More