Statement of Dylan Voorhees, NRCM Clean Energy Director “This major report provides additional clear scientific evidence to match what Mainers are increasingly aware of from their daily lives: climate change is not a far off threat, but something that is already beginning to affect our communities. It shows definitively that we must take action now Read More
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“I Will Act on Climate” Bus Tour Arrives in Maine
Maine business, health, elected, academic, conservation leaders express their support, urge support for federal climate change standards Press Release Bangor/Portland—A coalition of local business, health, elected, academic, and conservation leaders are joining the “I Will Act on Climate” bus as it arrived in Bangor and Portland, Maine Monday, August 12, as part of 27-state tour. Read More
A Day Closer to a Better Energy Future
President Obama’s announcement of his major climate initiative this week was a historic moment. We tuned in at the NRCM office yesterday to hear the speech and cheered for what he had to say. Finally, we are seeing real leadership that will help Maine and all Americans tackle climate change — the gravest environmental threat Read More
Maine Coast Could Be Devastated by Global Warming
Analysis Shows Major Impacts to Homes, Economy, and Environment PORTLAND, MAINE – Today, the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) released one of the most complete depictions ever done of the potential impacts on Maine’s coastline from rising sea levels due to global warming. Using the latest available science, NRCM’s analysis shows that coastal businesses, Read More
Where Global Warming is Projected to Flood Maine Coast
NRCM statement Good morning and welcome. My name is Dylan Voorhees and I’m the Clean Energy Director at the Natural Resource Council of Maine. Today the Natural Resources Council of Maine is revealing what we believe to be the most comprehensive look to date at the impact of sea-level rise on the coast of Maine. Read More
