Cities and States Across America Are Achieving Impressive Results in the Fight Against Global Warming 6/18/2008

Environment Maine was joined by Maine’s Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Protection, David Littell and City Councilor Jim Cohen to release a new report, Global Warming Solutions That Work, which details more than 20 examples of cutting-edge policies and practices that communities, states and countries are using to reduce global warming pollution. Environment Maine’s current efforts focus on convincing Governor John Baldacci to support a statewide limit on global warming pollution which will require these types of actions to slash emissions.

Senate Stalls Again on Critical Clean Energy Program 6/17/2008

We would like to thank both Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins for voting to support clean energy over the objection of their Republican peers. Maine’s Senators’ support is important to further Maine’s development of wind farms and other green industries.

Senate Blocks Extension of Clean Energy Program: Sen. Collins votes against, Sen. Snowe votes for critical measure 6/11/2008

We are extremely disappointed that Senator Susan Collins opposed going forward with clean energy and a green economy yesterday. We applaud Senator Olympia Snowe for her continued support of clean energy – her support will is important to further Maine’s development of wind farms and other green industries.

Global Warming Solutions that Work 6/18/2008

Global Warming Solutions that Work details more than 20 examples of cutting-edge policies and practices that communities, states and countries are using to reduce global warming pollution.

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

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.