Maine Will Make Companies Pay for Recycling. Here’s How It Works.
The law aims to take the cost burden of recycling away from taxpayers. One environmental advocate said the change could be “transformative.”
Worcester County raised scientist Jill Pelto uses art to shed light on climate change
“When you first meet Jill, you don’t see all of her,” says Lynne Pelto, the stepmother of climate change artist Jill Pelto. “You really need...
In landmark move, Maine becomes first state to pass legislation to divest from fossil fuels
In what environmental advocates called an important step forward for climate justice, Maine became the first state to commit through legislation to divest from fossil...
Maine Becomes First State to Order Public Fossil-Fuel Divestment
Maine became the first U.S. state to enact a law requiring divestment from fossil fuels, after Governor Janet Mills signed a measure ordering public funds...
Maine Senate approves bill to create Pine Tree Power Company
The Maine senate approved a bill Wednesday that would replace Central Maine Power and Versant. It would ultimately allow Mainers to decide if they want...
Maine utility regulators can’t consider climate in their decisions
Maine utility regulators will be able to consider the state’s long-term climate goals in their decision-making under a proposal headed to the governor’s desk. The...
House advances Cuddy bill to build strong, diverse clean energy workforce
The Maine House of Representatives gave initial approval Wednesday to a measure sponsored by Representative Scott Cuddy, D-Winterport, that would ensure that future renewable energy...
Maine tries to shift some costs of recycling onto companies instead of taxpayers
At the height of tourist season, the recycling bins in this coastal town used to swell with glass and plastic, office paper and piles of...