Clean Air News

New Report: States Lead Nation in Cleaning Up Air Pollution
States have long been the laboratories for innovative public policy, particularly on environmental and consumer protections. Over the last three decades, states have passed strong laws to protect the health, safety, and financial well-being of their citizens. But this initiative on the part of the states has led to a disturbing reaction: the increasing willingness of the federal government to preempt the right of states to enact stronger laws to safeguard their citizens.
Downeaster Expansion to Brunswick Gets Boost
Today, the day after Earth Day, Gov. John Baldacci signed a bill to direct $3 million dollars a year from existing rental car tax revenues towards upgrading the train tracks from Portland to Brunswick.
Court Strikes Down Bush Administration Mercury Rule
Environment Maine Applauds Federal Court Ruling Vacating Illegal EPA Power Plant Mercury Cap and Trade Rule
Bush Administration Attempts to Block States’ Efforts to Improve Air Quality and Curb Global Warming Emissions