air pollution
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Commentary: Maine Clean Trucks proposal carries major economic and environmental benefits
The rule is reasonable and not one-size-fits-all; it will never rush a zero-emission vehicle into a heavy-duty job it’s not ready for.
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PublishedAugust 12, 2023
Commentary: Now is the time to clean up our state’s cars and trucks
Maine should fast-track clean car standards and end the sale of new fully gas-powered vehicles in 2035.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2023
Commentary: Mainers could breathe more easily with zero-emissions transportation
Maine policymakers have a key opportunity to aid those living with asthma and improve all Mainers’ health by fully adopting the Advanced Clean Cars II and Advanced Clean Trucks rules.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2023
Canadian wildfire smoke likely to arrive in Maine on Tuesday
The air will be considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' in many areas of Maine, including Cumberland and York counties.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2023
Why tires – not tailpipes – are spewing more pollution from your cars
Wear and tear on tires produces particle pollution, including fine and ultrafine particles which can lead to lung disease and enter our bloodstream and harm our organs.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
U.S. truckmakers reach deal to phase out polluting diesel big rigs
Diesel-powered commercial trucks are a major source of air pollution nationwide, in particular affecting people living near ports, warehouses and other facilities involved in intensive shipments of goods.
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PublishedJune 7, 2023
Maine Voices: Harmful effects of coal pile pollution threaten Portland’s health
How much are we willing to pay for a coal pile in our city, and why should we have to pay anything?
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PublishedJune 5, 2023
Coal pile in Portland raises environmental, health concerns as dust spreads to other properties
Sprague Energy, one of the Northeast's largest suppliers of energy products, said it has undergone numerous inspections by MDEP and has consistently been found in compliance with regulations.
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PublishedMay 16, 2023
Maine Voices: Taking steps to stop an invisible and potentially deadly enemy
At least one-third of Maine homes will test positive for dangerous levels of radon, which is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.
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PublishedApril 16, 2023
It’s easy to see what’s wrong with car culture. Fixing it is harder
In 'Carmageddon: How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do About It,' Daniel Knowles says a lot about how cars make life worse, and not enough about what to do about it.
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