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by Abigail Bradford I didn’t learn the full science of climate change until I majored in that subject at UMaine Orono. We are in a climate emergency, and yet the science behind our rapidly changing climate and what we must do to curb the crisis was largely glossed over in my public K-12 education in … Read more
“Overall, about a third of the waste landfilled at Juniper Ridge each year is construction and demolition debris not from Maine, according to the Environmental Priorities Coalition, a state-based group that has made LD 1639 one of its seven priority bills in 2022.” See Full Article At The Maine Beacon
“‘The Build Back Better Act is our last, best chance to pass federal investments at the scale and speed that the climate crisis and systemic injustice demand,’ said Francesca Gundrum, communications manager at Maine Conservation Voters. ‘We need Congress to pass these investments in clean energy, good paying union jobs, and environmental justice for all … Read more
“‘Part of our mission at Maine Conservation Voters includes holding politicians accountable to their words, actions, and votes to protect Maine’s environment and communities. We look forward to Maine’s Legislature championing that same sentiment for our state’s utilities with this legislation. To build a healthier, more equitable, and just clean energy future for all, we … Read more
“The proposal creates a three-year pilot program that would allow school districts to apply for $3 million in grants and partner with nonprofits so that teachers can receive training in climate science education. It’s backed by environmental groups like the Maine Conservation Voters and the Natural Resources Council of Maine.” See Full Article At The … Read more
AUGUSTA, ME – Yesterday, Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC), a partnership of 37 environmental, conservation, climate action, and public health organizations, joined legislative leaders and dozens of Mainers from across the state to announce their top priorities for the 2022 legislative session. Each year, the EPC identifies a slate of priority bills that will have … Read more
“Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition announced seven priority bills geared toward protecting recreational spaces and addressing the need for stronger connections with local indigenous tribes.” See Full Article At The Fox 22 (BANGOR)
What: Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC), a partnership of 37 environmental, conservation, and public health organizations, will join legislative leaders, advocates, and dozens of Mainers from across the state to announce their slate of key policy priorities for the 2022 session. The EPC’s new policy agenda will include bold measures to protect and increase access … Read more
What: Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC), a partnership of 37 environmental, conservation, and public health organizations, will join legislative leaders and dozens of Mainers from across the state to announce their slate of key policy priorities for the 2022 session. The EPC’s new policy agenda will include bold measures to protect and increase access to … Read more
“The Maine Conservation Voters Action Fund backed Boyle’s candidacy as well, pointing to his background as an environmental consultant and his 100% score from the group when he was in the state Senate. “Jim supports a transition to a clean energy economy that will bring good-paying jobs to Maine people,” the group stated.” See Full … Read more