ME: Environmental Justice
Website helps Maine’s young voters track climate change resources
A new website aims to help young voters in Maine take advantage of the historic climate progress being made through the Inflation Reduction Act…
Young activists call on Biden administration to declare climate emergency
Young activists are pressuring President Joe Biden to declare a climate emergency and use the additional powers to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions…
ME prepares to welcome more climate migrants
Community leaders in Portland, Maine are preparing for a growing number of Central American "climate refugees." Intense storms and drought in the …
Maine Researchers Help Develop Climate Change-Resilient Power Grids
Researchers at the University of Maine are working to develop a more resilient electric power grid to withstand the growing number of climate change-r…
Outdoor Education Key to Improving Health of Students, Planet
Congressional lawmakers are considering a bill to help improve the environmental literacy of America's students. Dubbed the "No Child Left Inside …
'Climate Grief' Motivates Young Mainers to Take Action
The magnitude of climate change can feel overwhelming, creating a sense of so-called "climate grief" for some, but young climate activists say they …
Groups Rally for Clean Drinking Water for Passamaquoddy Tribe
Groups rallying at the State House on Monday called on lawmakers and Gov. Janet Mills to pass and sign a bill to address the high levels of toxic …
Fishing to Play Key Role in Next Decade of Conservation Efforts
BRUNSWICK, Maine -- Members of the Maine fishing industry are among those looking forward to having a seat at the table, to make progress toward the …
Ahead of Earth Day Climate Summit, Mainers Call Federal Action Long Overdue
AUGUSTA, Maine -- President Joe Biden convenes a virtual climate summit with world leaders on Thursday, Earth Day. He is also expected to unveil a …
Conservationists: Haaland Fights for Public Lands, Natural Resources
AUGUSTA, Maine -- Conservationists in Maine say Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., will work to restore public lands and natural resources as Secretary of the …
ME Climate Expert Applauds Exec. Orders to Tackle Climate Change
AUGUSTA, Maine -- President Joe Biden will sign a bundle of executive orders today, reversing more Trump-administration rollbacks and setting new …
New Maine Climate Action Plan Charts Path to Reduce Emissions
AUGUSTA, Maine - A new Maine Climate Action Plan from the governor's office lays out a science-based approach to combat climate change while creating …