The star says he plans to start an organization next year called the Footprint Coalition.
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Our View: D-Day shows how to fight climate change
If the world had responded to the Nazis the way we are responding to global warming, Hitler would have won.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
U.S. House unanimously passes bill to address ocean acidification
Maine Democrat Chellie Pingree’s measure moves to the U.S. Senate, while state lawmakers appear likely to pass Gov. Janet Mills’ climate package.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Bill to require greenhouse gas study of CMP project falters in House
The bill was sought by skeptics of Central Maine Power’s claims that the 145-mile transmission line from Quebec will dramatically reduce emissions of climate-warming gases.
Posted inNation & World
Oregon judges hear arguments in youths’ lawsuit over energy policies and climate change
The suit says that government officials have known for more than 50 years that carbon pollution from fossil fuels was causing climate change and that policies promoting oil and gas deprive them of life, liberty and property.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Approve Aqua Ventus for the sake of our state’s environment, economy
With input from lobstermen, the offshore wind project can be implemented in a way that protects their livelihoods.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Working together to fight climate change, Mainers can make a difference
It’s time to mobilize for the common good, like our forebears did on the homefront during WWII and the Patriots do today.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Climate council would guide necessary changes
After 8 years of inaction, Maine needs to make good decisions on both the legislative and regulatory levels.
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Our View: Blown off course, Maine offshore wind must get back on track
The LePage administration did everything it could to scuttle an emerging industry, but Gov. Mills and the Legislature can still save it.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
A Blue Hill land trust raises awareness of Maine’s horseshoe crabs
They’ve been here since before the dinosaurs, but the population is small and under threat.