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PublishedJune 6, 2020
Sen. Millett: Pandemic no time to roll back air, water protections
The work we've done to protect Maine can be undone and the lives of people trying to recover from a respiratory illness put at risk.
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PublishedMay 1, 2020
Commentary: To keep the air clear after COVID-19, take steps for clean transportation
It’s important to make sure that the post-pandemic ‘new normal’ includes clearer skies and healthier lives.
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PublishedApril 2, 2020
Maine Voices: Misguided EPA rule would take health science out of policy decisions
The proposal purports to protect privacy but would actually pave the way for regulations based on political bias.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2020
Maine Senate advances oil tank emissions bill
The legislation would direct the DEP to find the best ways to measure and control odors and other air emissions from petroleum storage facilities.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2020
Our View: Air pollution near schools more than idle threat
Poor air quality has been shown to affect student health and achievement.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2020
Trump’s EPA prepares rollback of pollution rules for power plants
Opponents, including some within the energy industry, say the changes would reverse gains and damage public health.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2020
Two petroleum terminal bills win strong backing from legislative panel
One would direct the Maine DEP to find the best ways to monitor and control tank odors and pollution, and the other would ensure the cleanup and removal of closed oil terminals.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2020
Maine DEP may seek better ways to measure, control oil tank emissions
A bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection to find the best way to measure and control odors and other air pollution from petroleum storage tanks.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2020
Trump dialing back plan to gut Obama’s auto mileage rules
The plan originally proposed capping mileage and tailpipe gas emission requirements after the 2020 model year.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Our View: Air pollution cannot be ignored out of existence
Declining air quality has been linked to thousands of deaths, but the Trump administration says it's not a problem.
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