environment
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PublishedFebruary 5, 2020
Maine must plug in to fight climate change, study concludes
Just building renewable generation and stepping up energy efficiency won't slash greenhouse gas emissions enough to meet Maine's aggressive climate change goals.
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2020
With ‘significant success’ area communities plan to continue recycling outreach
An eight-week pilot program led to a reduction in recycling load contamination rates, along with cost savings.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2020
Maine on target to meet near-term greenhouse gas emissions goals
New estimates of how much carbon Maine forests store indicate that achieving carbon neutrality will be easier than hitting Gov. Mills’ robust emissions targets for 2050.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2020
Sounds of extinct species call to listeners
Musician and sound artist Steve Norton brings his sound installation to Maine Audubon. Tragically, it's the only way you will ever hear these vanished birds and amphibians.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2020
Our View: Maine Legislature right to take on packaging waste
Cardboard boxes, plastic jugs and things like them are filling the waste stream, and their disposal costs Maine taxpayers millions each year.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2020
Committee endorses 40% fee increase on wastewater discharge permits
The Maine Department of Environmental Protection said the fee increase is necessary to prevent a looming shortfall in the program that enforces state and federal water quality laws.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2020
Commentary: Make it easier for Maine shoppers to avoid single-use plastic
L.D. 1933 aims to make refilling your own containers more widely accepted at grocery stores.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2020
CMP-funded campaign spends $2.2 million to support transmission corridor
Central Maine Power's political action committee spent the money this fall on advertising, political consultants, polling and opposition research to promote the $1 billion project, according to a campaign finance report.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2020
South Portland’s goal of limiting fertilizer use still ‘a work in progress’
A special committee is looking at how best to prevent excess nitrogen in local waterways.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2020
Maine towns, businesses face potential 40% increase on wastewater fees
Maine environmental officials say the fee hike is needed to make up for a funding shortfall that is affecting enforcement of water quality laws.
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