Climate bills call for Maine to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels

Seven hours of testimony provide a glimpse into the scope and impact of proposals to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, factories and motor vehicles.

Mills sets goal to fight climate change: 100% renewable electricity by 2050

Outlining an ambitious agenda for Maine, she joins a coalition of governors who embrace the aims of the Paris accord.

White House ends talks on mileage standards with California, opening door to court battle

President Trump has challenged the state's practice of setting its own rules, which it has done since the 1970s.

Rep. Pingree invites climate-change whistleblower to State of the Union

Falmouth native Joel Clement says Interior Department officials retaliated against him in 2017 for his outspoken comments on the threat posed by climate change.

Sea-level rise hurting Maine’s waterfront real estate values

A study released this week show Maine lost about $70 million in appreciated waterfront property values from 2005 to 2017.

Mainers take to ‘anxiety baking’ to cope in uncertain times

With bad news coming from seemingly every corner – Washington, Wall Street, the environment – some breadmaking, cooking and consuming food is in order.

Democrats looking to finally tackle climate impacts to Gulf of Maine

Lawmakers are optimistic bills to implement bipartisan commission's 2014 recommendations will advance after years of delay.

Bill seeks public vote on borrowing $50 million to address sea level change in Maine

Other bills include proposals to require MaineCare to provide coverage for legal abortion services, and to make vehicle inspections on new cars valid for two years.

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