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.
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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.
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EPA: South Portland oil storage facility violated Clean Air Act, agrees to settlement
Global Partners LP will be fined and take steps to reduce hazardous emissions near the Pleasantdale neighborhood, the agency says.
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Five spots where you can watch them like a hawk!
Bradbury Mountain has the only spring migrating hawk count in Maine – and one of the few in the nation.
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Another View: Maine can reduce emissions without CMP project
A backer of the proposal overlooks current and potential increases in solar and wind capacity.
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You can – and should – be in the clover
Ignore what you’ve heard, clover is not a weed, and it serves many useful functions in your garden.