Press Statement AUGUSTA, ME – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can no longer regulate climate pollution from power plants, the second-largest contributor to climate change in the United States. The landmark case brought to the highest court this year – West Virginia v. EPA – called the … Read more
“‘Air pollution doesn’t recognize state boundaries,’ said Maureen Drouin, the executive director of Maine Conservation Voters.” See Full Article At The Bangor Daily News
“Maine Conservation Voters issued a statement by Program Manager William Sedlack, JD, MPPM, calling the decision a ‘devastating’ case: ‘Coal companies and their allies have captured the Supreme Court and in doing so, have stripped the EPA of its ability to set the strong standards we need to cut carbon pollution and protect public health … Read more
“Because my attempts to plod through all 996 pieces of legislation failed miserably (I never did master those speed reading techniques my dad tried to teach me), I turned instead to Kathleen Meil, director of policy & partnerships at Maine Conservation Voters, to get her take on some of the legislation they were watching this … Read more
“The Governor was joined by DACF Commissioner Amanda Beal, Bureau of Parks and Lands Director Andy Cutko, Maine Outdoor Brands Executive Director Jenny Kordick, Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Thomas Peaco, Maine Coast Heritage Trust Senior Public Policy Manager Jeff Romano, Appalachian Mountain Club Maine Conservation Policy Director Eliza Townsend, and Maine … Read more
“‘Only one candidate – Governor Janet Mills – will develop clean renewable energy, tackle climate change, and ensure that our land, water, and wildlife are protected for future generations,’ said Maureen Drouin, Executive Director, Maine Conservation Voters. ‘Time is precious. What we do over the next few years will determine what future we create for … Read more
Endorsement is a commendation of Mills’ leadership and an indictment of LePage’s BANGOR, ME – Today, Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund (MCVAF) endorsed Governor Janet Mills for re-election over Paul LePage. Gathering at the Bangor City Forest, supporters and speakers highlighted Gov. Mills’ forward-looking approach to addressing climate change, accelerating the state’s transition to 100% … Read more
BANGOR, ME – Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund (MCVAF) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, May 31 at 11 AM to announce their endorsement of Governor Janet Mills for re-election over Paul LePage. Speakers will highlight Gov. Mills’ forward-looking approach to addressing climate change, accelerating the state’s transition to 100% clean renewable energy while … Read more
AUGUSTA, ME – Today, Maine Conservation Voters (MCV) launched a new ad supporting Maine’s forward-looking approach to accelerating 100% clean energy production and creating jobs. The ad launches as oil and gas companies and their allies in Congress are taking advantage of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine to line their own pockets while Mainers shoulder … Read more
“Environmental advocacy groups including Defend our Health, MOFGA, Maine Farmland Trust and Maine Conservation Voters also campaigned for passage of this bill.” See Full Article At The Maine Beacon