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PublishedDecember 11, 2020
Maine Voices: We’ll need nuclear power to reach our clean-energy goals
Even if the Climate Action Plan helps Maine achieve carbon neutrality, advances in nuclear power production will be key to the planet’s long-term future.
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PublishedDecember 6, 2020
Our View: Climate report sets right goals for Maine
The Maine Climate Council's sweeping report lays out a path to reduce emissions and make Maine communities more resilient in a changing environment.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2020
Mills unveils 4-year climate action plan, makes plea for urgent action
The governor's plan draws the attention of President-elect Biden's climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Maine could set an example for the nation if the state follows the plan.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes
The president-elect is already preparing to move forward with an ambitious policy agenda on the environment, health care, taxes, education and other issues.
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PublishedNovember 29, 2020
Maine’s bold climate action plan will require money, commitment
The plan would cost billions of dollars to execute, but state leaders say the cost of doing nothing would be even greater.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2020
Maine Climate Council releases draft of climate change action plan
Gov. Janet Mills will reveal the details of the final plan during a virtual public event on Dec. 1.
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PublishedAugust 15, 2020
Commentary: Maine’s renewable-energy industry gets a double shot in the arm
Major new solar and offshore wind projects help position us as a hub to start, grow and maintain energy businesses.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2020
Portland, South Portland advance climate action partnership
The South Portland City Council will vote Tuesday on an agreement to prioritize future legislative action that would allow municipalities to pursue energy priorities, such as phasing out natural gas in favor of renewables.
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PublishedMay 11, 2020
Maine climate group looking for feedback on strategies
A group charged with developing and recommending mitigation and adaptation strategies for the state of Maine is taking comments until Wednesday.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2020
Maine on target to meet near-term greenhouse gas emissions goals
New estimates of how much carbon Maine forests store indicate that achieving carbon neutrality will be easier than hitting Gov. Mills’ robust emissions targets for 2050.
Maine Climate Council
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