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air pollution

Published
January 24, 2020

Maine DEP may seek better ways to measure, control oil tank emissions

A bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection to find the best way to measure and control odors and other air pollution from petroleum storage tanks.
Published
January 21, 2020

Trump dialing back plan to gut Obama’s auto mileage rules

The plan originally proposed capping mileage and tailpipe gas emission requirements after the 2020 model year.
Published
December 20, 2019

Our View: Air pollution cannot be ignored out of existence

Declining air quality has been linked to thousands of deaths, but the Trump administration says it's not a problem.
Published
December 15, 2019

Reducing emissions from transportation is a long, difficult road for Maine

A preference for pickups, paltry spending on public transit options and slow adoption of electric vehicles create significant obstacles for the state's ambitious goals.
Published
December 9, 2019

Bill would direct DEP to evaluate air emissions from tank farms in Maine

The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would require the agency to investigate the best ways to monitor and control emissions and odors from petroleum storage tanks.

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Published
November 27, 2019

So. Portland monitors: pollutants below dangerous levels

The council Tuesday also approved tobacco buffer zones.
Published
November 26, 2019

Early findings prompt DEP to study South Portland’s air quality more closely

Maine's environmental agency plans a first-of-its-kind community air monitoring program to identify point-in-time pollution sources.
Published
November 18, 2019

Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’

Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
Published
November 8, 2019

Maine Voices: DEP failing to protect South Portland residents from air pollution

Volatile organic compound emissions from major sources are going uncontrolled.
Published
October 16, 2019

EPA rejects South Portland’s arguments, sticks with original penalties against tank farm owner

The federal agency says city officials knew about its testing and enforcement actions long before it filed a lawsuit against Global Partners LP in March.