Disagreement between federal and state regulators leaves people who live near petroleum tanks in South Portland feeling violated and poisoned.
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Proposed ban on offshore oil and gas drilling endorsed by Maine committee
But some question the value of a bill to prohibit oil and gas exploration in state-owned waters that are devoid of oil and gas reserves.
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Maine House votes to ban foam food, beverage containers statewide
The bill, which faces additional votes in both the House and Senate, follow bans enacted in several Maine communities.
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to pay over $18,000 for environmental violations
The money from its settlement with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection will help fund a fish passage on the Sheepscot River.
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While oil company denies violation, South Portland residents air fears over pollution lawsuit
Many question why city officials weren’t notified that Global Partners LP has been violating the Clean Air Act for years, even as city attorneys say the state disputes the EPA findings.
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Ordinary Mainers track the arrival of migrating birds each spring
Through the power of citizen science, we can gain a far better understanding of the impact of human behavior on birds.
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South Portland council to hold public discussion of EPA lawsuit against petroleum company
Mayor Claude Morgan said city officials want to host a transparent review of the federal agency’s lawsuit and proposed settlement with Global Partners LP.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: King, Collins should stand firm against David Bernhardt to lead Interior Department
His allegiance to the fossil fuel industry makes him the wrong person to steward America’s public lands and waters.
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Maine Compass: Maine Brewshed Alliance now on tap to help protect Maine waters
Craft brewers are joining advocacy and education efforts across all 16 counties in the state.
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EPA surprised South Portland with emissions lawsuit against petroleum facility
City officials question why the Environmental Protection Agency didn’t tell them that Global Partners has been violating the federal Clean Air Act for more than a decade.