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Maine's Air Quality Improving

AUGUSTA, Maine — A report released Wednesday says Maine’s air quality is better than it was a year ago, but it also finds room for improvement. The lung association’s Ed Miller says Maine’s senators are critical to preventing a weakening for the federal Clean Air Act.

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Maine voters back pro-environment Senate candidate

A pair of environmental groups say a poll they commissioned shows that Maine voters will back a U.S. Senate candidate this fall who favors reducing carbon pollution and stronger protections against dangerous chemicals.

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EPA unveils regulations to reduce airborne mercury

Maine regulators as well as health and environmental organizations are cheering new federal rules announced Wednesday that are expected to reduce the amount of airborne mercury pollution drifting into the state from coal-fired power plants in other states.

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Tepid support for TRAIN Act among N.H., Maine delegation

The TRAIN Act, a bill that would limit the power of the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate certain kinds of air pollution, cleared the House late last week — but with almost all New England House members refusing to hop on board with the legislation.

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Maine Group Blasts Obama's Decision on Ozone Standards

A Maine environmental group is taking issue with the Obama administration's decision not to raise federal air quality standards for ozone pollution.