A unique coalition of organized labor and environmental groups that successfully passed a landmark offshore wind bill earlier this year are now signaling their unequivocal support for the responsible development of an offshore wind port on Maine’s coast. The coalition, including Maine’s largest conservation groups and labor organizations, today released the following statement highlighting Read More
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October 3, 2023: Zoom in—Driving Maine Forward with Clean Cars & Trucks
At this webinar, NRCM and guests discussed how clean car standards can improve your driving experience, benefit your health, and protect our environment. This event featured the following speakers: Josh Caldwell, NRCM Climate & Clean Energy Outreach Coordinator Scott Vlaun, Executive Director of the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy Muhammed Patel, NRDC Clean Vehicle Advocate Read More
Electric Trucks at Work in Maine Communities
The Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick went electric earlier this year when it launched the Bookmobile, an electric transit van that has been designed to extend library services beyond the central library location. Transitioning to zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, like transit vans and delivery trucks, is an important step to reducing air pollution Read More
Mainers Support Clean Cars and Trucks in Maine
News release Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is considering adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) and Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rules. Today, advocates organized to urge the Board to adopt the life-saving rules. Today, Mainers from across the state spoke at a public hearing in Augusta to urge the Department of Read More
August 10, 2023: Climate Town Hall Forum, Brooklin
The Brooklin Climate Response Committee sponsored a town hall forum on climate change, and how it is affecting the life and health of Downeast Maine’s coastal communities. The Committee assembled a panel with an impressive depth of knowledge of the science of climate change and its impacts on the well-being of the residents, businesses, and Read More
How Stronger Clean Car Standards Will Give Mainers Better Choices
Zero-emission cars and trucks are becoming more common on Maine’s roads, and it’s no surprise. They’re quiet, fun to drive, easier to maintain, save drivers money on gas, and don’t pollute our clean air. These benefits have led to a situation where supply can’t meet the rising demand. That’s why the Natural Resources Council of Read More
News & Noteworthy — April – June 2023
Every month, we highlight news stories and opinion pieces related to Maine’s air, land, water, and wildlife. We update News & Noteworthy weekly with the latest news related to the nature of Maine, including the work of staff at the Natural Resources Council of Maine. June 2023 The National Wildlife Federation honored Greg LeClair this Read More
LD 1895, An Act Regarding the Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources
Testimony in Support of LD 1895, An Act Regarding the Procurement of Energy from Offshore Wind Resources Senator Lawrence, Representative Zeigler, and members of the Energy, Utilities and Technology Committee, my name is Jack Shapiro, and I am the Climate and Clean Energy Director at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). Today, on behalf Read More
LD 1830, An Act to Advance Maine’s Clean Energy Goals
Testimony in Support of LD 1830, An Act to Advance Maine’s Clean Energy Goals Senator Lawrence, Representative Zeigler, and members of the Joint Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology, my name is Rebecca Schultz. I am a Senior Advocate for Climate and Clean Energy at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). NRCM is Maine’s Read More
