Press Release Today, a group of Maine leaders held a news conference at Portland City Hall to explain their support for the federal clean air and climate change safeguards announced yesterday by President Obama. Yesterday Obama unveiled a significant new plan that would help America do its part to tackle climate change, spur economic opportunities, Read More
Maine Environmental News
Maine environmental news often comes quickly and with little warning. Stay up to date on Maine environment news.
From issues such as climate change, healthy waters, Maine forests and wildlife, and sustainability—and environmental policy that could impact them—you’ll find NRCM’s up-to-the-minute news releases to see our perspective on the most pressing issues facing Maine’s land, air, waters, and wildlife. This includes findings relating to our role as Maine’s watchdog of activities of state environmental agencies—we stand ready to blow the whistle when regulations are not enforced.
You can also find our news “round up,” News & Noteworthy, which puts the spotlight on media stories that do a particularly good job capturing current news about Maine's environment. We hope you find this part of our website helpful and informative!
NRCM’s Response to President Obama’s Climate Action Plan
NRCM press release Yesterday, President Obama announced a major climate change action plan that will help Maine and all Americans tackle the gravest environmental threat of our time, plus spur economic opportunities, and protect our health. We are pleased that the President has listened to the American people and shown his leadership and determination to Read More
Climate Change Threatens New England Birds
The decline in bird populations also poses a threat to Maine’s tourism and recreation industry. by North Cairn, staff writer Portland Press Herald news story Climate change is posing a threat to Maine’s tourism and recreation industry by changing the lives of scores of species of New England birds, according to wildlife biologists. Bird experts Read More
Report: Climate Change Threatens New England’s Migratory Birds
Urgent Action Needed to Protect Birds and Their Habitats NWF and NRCM press release June 24, 2013 — Climate change is altering and destroying important habitats that New England’s migratory birds depend on and urgent action is needed to change that dangerous flight path, according to a new report released by the National Wildlife Federation. Read More
Maine Lawmakers Pass Bill to Create Paint Recycling Program
Has Broad Support from Paint Industry, Towns, Environmental Groups, and Retail Stores NRCM and PSI press release (Augusta, ME)—With strong bipartisan support, the Maine Legislature today enacted a bill to create an industry-run collection and recycling program for leftover household paint. If allowed to become law by Governor Paul LePage, the bill (LD 1308) would Read More
The Lobbyist in the Henhouse: Whose Interest is Maine’s DEP Commissioner Serving?
by Colin Woodard, staff writer Portland Press Herald news story For two years, public servant Patricia Aho has overseen Maine’s environmental protection. But whom does she really serve? A seven-month investigation by the Telegram points to her former corporate clients. Part 1 of a 3-day series. HERE’S WHAT WE FOUND A Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Read More
Sources Describe a Department Under Duress
Colin Woodard, PPH staff writer Portland Press Herald news story AUGUSTA – Every change of administration brings a change in priorities, and in early 2011 staffers within the Department of Environmental Protection fully expected Gov. Paul LePage to direct them to reduce regulatory burdens on business. What actually happened shocked nearly everyone, including workers who Read More
Enough Signatures Collected
by Jack Flagler, Staff Writer The Sentry news story SOUTH PORTLAND – A group of South Portland residents hoping to block the transport of tar sands oil from Canada to Maine say they have collected enough signatures to include a citizens’ initiative on city ballots this November. The group, Concerned Citizens of South Portland, announced Read More
Harrison Passes Resolution Opposing Tar Sands Oil
by Leslie Dixon, staff writer Sun Journal news story HARRISON — Voters at Tuesday’s annual town meeting approved a resolution expressing their concern and opposition to any form of processed tar sands being piped through the town. The vote was 156-59. Harrison became the sixth town in Maine, including Bethel and Waterford, to oppose the Read More
