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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
More asthma, fewer cod: Mills cites impacts on Maine as she pitches climate council to lawmakers
The governor tells the Environment and Natural Resources Committee that Maine will need to diversify its industries and find new sources of energy in response to climate change.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine
Bates College achieves carbon neutral status to help stave off climate change
Bates is the seventh college in the country to reach its goal pronounced in 2007.
Posted inAnimals, Maine, News
Scientists link warming of Gulf of Maine to decline in right whales’ food supply
Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.