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Environment
This year’s silver lining: The Maine outdoors
In a time of trauma and tragedy, healing awaits us in the natural world.
Much to gain – or lose
To capture the many benefits of clean energy and forestall climate costs, Maine legislators should take rapid and bold action.
Environmental Notebook: As sea levels rise, so do concerns
As Nor’easter season commences, scientists warn an increase in sea level of 1.5 to 1.6 feet by 2050 would result in the loss of 40 percent of Maine’s beaches.
The tide is turning
With climate policy central to the incoming presidential administration, Maine can expect more federal support to implement its new Climate Action Plan.
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.
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