Government Watchdog Groups: Pruitt's EPA Exit "Long Overdue"
Government Watchdog Groups: Pruitt's EPA Exit "Long Overdue" WASHINGTON – After allegedly overspending on everything from pens to lavish trips and accepting questionable deals from lobbyists,...
View ArticleCoal Ash Ruling Called Victory Over Toxic Pollution
Coal Ash Ruling Called Victory Over Toxic Pollution AUGUSTA, Maine — A federal appeals court has ruled that Environmental Protection Agency rules governing coal-ash pits do not adequately protect from...
View ArticleProtections for Streams, Wetlands Under Attack
Protections for Streams, Wetlands Under Attack AUGUSTA, Maine - Negative reaction from conservation groups was swift to a Trump administration proposal on Tuesday to remove federal clean-water...
View ArticleClean Water Act Changes Could Impact Maine Economy
Clean Water Act Changes Could Impact Maine Economy BELGRADE LAKES, MAINE – The Trump Administration is trying to narrow the scope of the Clean Water Act, a change that would exclude about half the...
View ArticleMonitoring Offshore Wind Farm's Impact on Marine Life
Monitoring Offshore Wind Farm's Impact on Marine Life AUGUSTA, Maine – A proposed offshore wind farm off the Massachusetts coast could be the first industrial-sized facility of its kind in the U.S.....
View ArticleMaine Senate Passes Offshore Drilling Ban
Maine Senate Passes Offshore Drilling Ban AUGUSTA, Maine - The Maine Senate overwhelmingly passed an offshore-drilling ban on Tuesday by a vote of 31-4. The next step for LD 955 is Gov. Janet Mills'...
View ArticleMaine Considers Changes to Indian Claims Act
Maine Considers Changes to Indian Claims Act AUGUSTA, Maine – Maine could soon revise its legal relationship with American Indian nations. Maine treats tribal nations as municipalities rather than...
View ArticleMaine Could Have First Floating Wind Farm in the Americas
Maine Could Have First Floating Wind Farm in the Americas ORONO, Maine -- Soon, Maine could have the first floating wind farm in the Americas. Central Maine Power Company recently signed a 20-year...
View ArticleHearings on Maine Indian Claims Act Changes Show Challenges Ahead
Hearings on Maine Indian Claims Act Changes Show Challenges Ahead AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine is considering whether to revise its legal relationship with American Indian nations -- but two recent public...
View ArticleFunding for Coastal Restoration Jobs Could Benefit Maine
Funding for Coastal Restoration Jobs Could Benefit Maine STONINGTON, Maine -- The U.S. House is expected to vote today on the Moving Forward Act, a $1.5 trillion bill to fund infrastructure. Part of...
View ArticleME Climate Expert Applauds Exec. Orders to Tackle Climate Change
ME Climate Expert Applauds Exec. Orders to Tackle Climate Change AUGUSTA, Maine -- President Joe Biden will sign a bundle of executive orders today, reversing more Trump-administration rollbacks and...
View ArticleFishing to Play Key Role in Next Decade of Conservation Efforts
Fishing to Play Key Role in Next Decade of Conservation Efforts BRUNSWICK, Maine -- Members of the Maine fishing industry are among those looking forward to having a seat at the table, to make progress...
View ArticleGroups Say Kennebec River Dams Threaten Endangered Atlantic Salmon
Groups Say Kennebec River Dams Threaten Endangered Atlantic Salmon AUGUSTA, Maine -- Maine conservationists say four dams on the Kennebec River are the biggest threat to Atlantic salmon populations,...
View ArticleGroups Urge Input on Mercury Removal Proposal for Penobscot River
Groups Urge Input on Mercury Removal Proposal for Penobscot River BANGOR, Maine -- A proposed settlement for cleaning mercury out of the Penobscot River is in its 90-day public-comment phase, with...
View ArticleFour Atlantic Salmon Restoration Projects in Maine Get Federal Funding
Four Atlantic Salmon Restoration Projects in Maine Get Federal Funding BANGOR, Maine -- Efforts are under way to restore Atlantic salmon populations in the Gulf of Maine, by removing dams, replacing...
View ArticleGroups Rally for Clean Drinking Water for Passamaquoddy Tribe
Groups Rally for Clean Drinking Water for Passamaquoddy Tribe Groups rallying at the State House on Monday called on lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills to pass and sign a bill to address the high levels of...
View ArticleMaine’s Arctic Charr Provide Insight into Climate Resilience
Maine’s Arctic Charr Provide Insight into Climate Resilience Researchers are studying the feeding habits of Arctic charr to help predict how other fish species could adapt to a warming climate. Arctic...
View ArticleLawmakers Consider Drought-Relief Measures for ME Farmers
Lawmakers Consider Drought-Relief Measures for ME Farmers Lawmakers in Maine are considering ways to help farmers develop long-term solutions to drought, which has plagued the state for the past three...
View ArticleNew Hydropower Dam Designs Leave Fish Unharmed
New Hydropower Dam Designs Leave Fish Unharmed By Eric Krebs for Reasons to be Cheerful.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public...
View ArticleU.S. Supreme Court Ruling Affects Maine Waterways
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Affects Maine Waterways Environmental advocates say the U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to the Clean Water Act and to Maine's ability to protect some of its most...
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