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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
Reducing emissions from transportation is a long, difficult road for Maine
A preference for pickups, paltry spending on public transit options and slow adoption of electric vehicles create significant obstacles for the state's ambitious goals.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2019
Bill would direct DEP to evaluate air emissions from tank farms in Maine
The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would require the agency to investigate the best ways to monitor and control emissions and odors from petroleum storage tanks.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Early findings prompt DEP to study South Portland’s air quality more closely
Maine's environmental agency plans a first-of-its-kind community air monitoring program to identify point-in-time pollution sources.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2019
Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
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PublishedOctober 16, 2019
EPA rejects South Portland’s arguments, sticks with original penalties against tank farm owner
The federal agency says city officials knew about its testing and enforcement actions long before it filed a lawsuit against Global Partners LP in March.
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PublishedOctober 3, 2019
New England had fewer unhealthy air quality days in 2019
Mainers have experienced only 1 day with unhealthy ozone concentrations this year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says.
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PublishedSeptember 30, 2019
Air pollution monitoring ramps up in South Portland
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection installs a fourth air quality monitoring station in a unique citywide program.
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2019
EPA targets California over air quality
The Trump administration says it needs to address the problem or risk losing federal highway funds.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2019
Terminal operator says it’s taking steps to clear the air in South Portland
CEO Eric Slifka says Global Partners wants to be ‘a good neighbor,’ as the company announces changes that exceed the mandates of a proposed consent decree targeting air pollution.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2019
Maine Voices: How to measure, remedy air pollution from tanks is major challenge for South Portland
The best approaches take into account a vulnerable population and use effective vapor recovery technology.
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