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Stopping Global Warming

Global warming could mean rising sea levels, retreating sugar maples and severe weather. Maine has a lot to lose from global warming.

But we've got a lot to gain by working to solve global warming, and we’ve got the plan to make it happen. We’re urging Gov. John Baldacci to cut emissions to 1990 levels by 2010, 10 percent below 1990 levels by 2020, and 75 to 85 percent by 2050.

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Events

New England Fisheries Management Council 

June 3-5, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland

Or, submit public comments below!

The Council will be accepting public comments on overfishing, both generally and regarding specific fish species, such as herring, at its June meeting. It is critical that the Council hears from citizens who want to protect our fishing heritage. Stay tuned for specific days and times to have your opinion heard!


Latest News

Large-Scale Solar Power Plants Could Power Nation, Combat Global Warming and Create Thousands of Jobs 5/08/2008

America could generate all of its electricity from large central concentrated solar power plants; according to a report released today, "On the Rise; Solar Thermal Power and the Fight Against Global Warming" by Environment Maine.

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On the Rise: Solar Thermal Power and the Fight Against Global Warming 5/08/2008

America could generate all of its electricity from large central concentrated solar power plants; according to a report released today, On the Rise; Solar Thermal Power and the Fight Against Global Warming by Environment Maine. These solar thermal power plants covering an area of 100 by 100-miles in the Southwest, slightly more than what’s already been destroyed by strip mining for coal in America, could power the entire nation; while slashing global warming emissions.

Falling Behind: New England Must Act Now to Reduce Global Warming Pollution 3/26/2008

Maine Falling Behind on Meeting Global Warming Pollution Reductions But is Only NE State To Reduce Global Warming Emissions in 2004 and 2005

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Big Oil's Friends in the Senate 5/05/2008

Listen to almost any politician, President Bush included, and you’ll hear that the fight against global warming cannot be won without cleaner technologies that will ease dependence on fossil fuels. Yet these same politicians are on the verge of allowing modest but vital tax credits to expire that are crucial to the future of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power.

Earth Day '08 4/22/2008

Restaurants line up for 'Save Our Seafood' event 4/03/2008

Chefs will be doing their part to save seafood by cooking it Monday in a benefit sponsored by Environment Maine.