With climate policy central to the incoming presidential administration, Maine can expect more federal support to implement its new Climate Action Plan.
Environment
The drive toward vehicle electrification in Maine
With the gasoline era coming to a close, how can a rural, aging and economically challenged state navigate a path to electrified transportation?
Building a renewable future poses daunting task for Maine
To achieve the legislated goal of decarbonizing Maine by 2050, the state must dramatically expand renewable power generation and transmission. Overcoming negative public opinion in the wake of the Hydro-Quebec corridor debate is just one obstacle in the way.
More consensus than controversy
Widespread desire for climate action in Maine could prompt bipartisan legislation in 2021.
Environmental Notebook: Organizations, citizen groups continue to fight CMP corridor project
In a week that saw a key permit awarded to the New England Clean Energy Connect project, environmental groups and citizen activists have again ramped up opposition efforts.
Driving seemed inescapable until it wasn’t
Work commutes have declined during the pandemic, but Maine needs to log even fewer vehicle miles to meet the state’s climate goals.
Fleeing to Maine from climate disasters
Maine’s climate plan must address the growing number of people moving here in the wake of catastrophes elsewhere.
Ongoing drought shrinks Aroostook County potato yields
This year’s potato harvest was met with an unrelenting drought that diminished crops and tied up water resources for Aroostook County farmers.
As resource managers consider increased groundfish monitoring, fishermen have mixed responses
The New England Fisheries Management Council will vote Sept. 30 on changing its requirements for groundfish monitoring, which helps inform scientists about the health of fish stocks and determine quotas for different species caught each year.
Stormy forecast: Preparing Maine for climate-fueled winds and flooding
Maine’s climate plan will need to address marked disparities in storm preparedness within the state, and better support the communities that are most vulnerable and least prepared.
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