Americans produced 42 million metric tons in 2016 – almost twice as much as China, and more than the entire European Union combined.
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Facebook says it took down disinformation networks
The accounts removed include anti-vaccine groups that were attacking doctors in Europe.
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More than 2,000 make reservations for massive ‘Winter Wonderland’ holiday light display in Winthrop
The event has been in the works since April when camp owner Kale Malmsten met up with Kaleb Pushard of SkyBox Holiday & Event Lighting and pitched the idea.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
CMP announces leadership changes it says will improve reliability
Central Maine Power Co. said it is focused on making changes recommended in a recent management audit of the utility.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
After shutdown order, power line crews work to stabilize corridor for uncertain future
No one knows the future of the New England Clean Energy Connect, Maine’s most controversial energy project in a generation.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
One year in, Maine’s climate plan moving forward, fueled by unexpected federal windfall
Gov. Mills marked the occasion by announcing new initiatives to help towns and cities help meet the Maine Climate Council’s plan and her goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.
Posted inBusiness, Nation / World, News
Omicron unravels travel industry’s plans for a comeback
Executives say government decisions about restrictions should wait until more is known about omicron, but they admit it’s a difficult call.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine’s working waterfronts facing a tidal wave of threats, Island Institute report finds
The new report cites a lack of infrastructure, support, access, affordable housing and legal protections, as well as increasing risks from climate change.
Posted inBusiness, Franklin
Wayne couple donates $1.5 million to workforce housing project at Saddleback Mountain
Officials hope to see Saddleback House break ground in the spring and work toward an opening next winter.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Long-term care insurer in Maine seeks triple-digit rate increases
Genworth Life Insurance Co., with which nearly 4,100 Mainers have policies, is seeking premium increases of up to 178 percent on various plans in 2022.