Maine Climate Council

Maine's New Climate Action Plan Calls For Lowered Emissions, Land Conservation, Job Creation

By • Nov 13, 2020
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The Maine Climate Council has voted to adopt recommendations for the state’s Climate Action Plan. The document is meant to guide the state toward reaching its climate and carbon goals.

3 New England States Announce Plans To Phase Out HFCs, A Source Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

By • Feb 18, 2020
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Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island have announced efforts to bar a class of chemicals used in refrigerators and air conditioning that are a growing source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Young Maine Activists Call On Climate Council To Make A Zero Emission Goal For The State

By • Jan 30, 2020
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Government scientists told the state's climate council Wednesday that Maine has been reducing its overall emissions of climate-warming pollution over the last several decades. And they say that the carbon-absorbing capacity of Maine's vast forests could ease the road to meeting ambitious goals set by Gov. Janet Mills and the Legislature.

Student Activists Say Maine Leaders Should Declare A 'Climate Emergency'

By • Dec 8, 2019
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After getting several Maine towns to agree to address climate change, student activists are now calling on the state to declare a "climate emergency."

Maine Climate Council Meets For The First Time

By • Sep 26, 2019
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Democratic Gov. Janet Mills' Climate Council met for the first time Thursday in Hallowell.

Maine Climate Council: Launching a Statewide Plan to Prepare For and Prevent Climate Change

By Cindy Han • Sep 23, 2019
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Gov. Janet Mills has called for a new, concerted state effort to coordinate Maine’s efforts to deal with climate change. The Maine Climate Council launches on Sept. 26. We’ll hear from key members about the goals and challenges for the council. This show is scheduled to coincide with the UN Climate Action Summit, where Mills will address the UN General Assembly.