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Wasting Less to Save More: Energy Efficiency's Economic Benefit 12/02/2009

Adding incentives to current energy bills to encourage more-efficient building standards is worthwhile.

Maine Tops Nation in Reducing Carbon Footprint, Report Claims 11/12/2009

Maine has come in first in the race to reduce its carbon footprint, according to a report released today. Between 2004 and 2007 Maine reduced carbon emissions by a greater proportion than any other state.

Maine out ahead in race to reduce carbon footprint 11/12/2009

Maine's carbon footprint shrank from 2004 to 2007 by a larger proportion than any other state, according to a national study to be released today.

Plug-in Cars: Powering America Toward a Cleaner Future 1/20/2010

Increasing America’s use of plug-in electric and plug in hybrid cars would dramatically reduce emissions that cause global warming and air pollution and would curb our dependence on oil, according to a new white paper released today by Environment Maine.

Congressional Scorecard 2009 12/30/2009

The 2009 Congressional Scorecard released by Environment America found more environmental progress and more champions even as the group noted the challenges of enacting more significant environmental protections. Environment America is releasing the scorecard as part of its campaign to pass legislation in Congress to repower our economy with clean energy and cut global warming pollution.

Cough, Cough: Senators Snowe and Collins Asked to Oppose Polluters’ Dirty Air Act 2/08/2010

Mainers will suffer more problems from air pollution if Maine senators support controversial legislation known as the “Dirty Air Act,” according to a new campaign launched in Maine this week.