Bates is the seventh college in the country to reach its goal pronounced in 2007.
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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.
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Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, News, Politics
House sustains Gov. Mills’ first veto
Gov. Mills vetoed a bill that would have banned the sale of gasoline that contains 15 percent ethanol or more in it and an attempt to override the veto fell four votes short in the House of Representatives.
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Our View: Hubris on display when Pompeo talks about climate
As the planet heats up, America’s representative at the Arctic Council claims a melting ice cap would be good for business.
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EPA extends time to comment on South Portland air emissions settlement
City officials sought an extension after residents complained that the EPA failed to notify the city about alleged Clean Air Act violations or include the city in negotiating a settlement with Global Partners LP.
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Gov. Mills proposes climate council to pursue emissions, energy goals
Following up on earlier pledges, the governor proposes setting ambitious goals for reducing Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions and obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources.
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First they came for plastic bags; coffee cups are next
As local and national governments move to tax — or ban — to-go cups, Starbucks and Dunkin’ race to find an alternative.
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Birding: Avian Haven plays critical role in rehab of injured birds
Since 1999, the nonprofit in Freedom has treated more than 26,000 birds, many of them victims of cats and collisions.
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Our View: Paper or plastic? The answer’s not as clear as you think.
As Maine lawmakers debate a ban on single-use plastic bags, they should consider carbon emissions as well.
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Lead paint safety program working in Maine, research shows
More Maine homes are being tested thanks to a new, lower threshold at which lead is found in children who live there.