Oct 19, 2023
Pickett Mountain is No Place for Mining
Mining Pickett Mountain would damage irreplaceable Maine wilderness, including protected lands, waters, and species.
State: Maine
Oct 17, 2023
Is a Publicly Owned Utility Too Risky for Maine?
Voting yes on the referendum to create Pine Tree Power provides no certainty that this quasi-public utility would solve the myriad of problems we’ve come to expect from CMP and Versant.
Oct 11, 2023
What Does a “Just Transition” Mean for New England?
Our transition to a clean energy future must benefit those shouldering the worst burdens of pollution, economic loss, and public health harm
Sep 27, 2023
We Can Solve Big Ag’s Climate Problem – But Not with “Renewable” Natural Gas
A proposal to build an anaerobic digester on Vermont’s largest dairy farm is not the climate solution its proponents claim it to be.
Sep 24, 2023
Commentary: Maine Clean Trucks proposal carries major economic and environmental benefits
Thankfully, there’s a solution that slashes climate-damaging emissions, saves lives and protects the businesses that rely on these vehicles. The Advanced Clean Trucks rule will never rush a clean vehicle into a job that it’s not ready for. And it will never force a Maine business to purchase a particular vehicle. Instead, it sets a standard for manufacturers.
Sep 19, 2023
Why Are North Atlantic Right Whales Endangered?
To save right whales from extinction, we must protect them from boats and fishing gear.
Sep 15, 2023
New Englanders Agree: We Must Do More to Protect New England’s Ocean
A recent poll proves that New Englanders want to protect our ocean. Safeguarding special marine habitats is a vital step in doing so.
Sep 13, 2023
The Power of Social Investment
In the world of investing, real-world outcomes are often neatly severed from investment strategy. Return on investment, rates, and yields are guiding principles that supersede seemingly idealistic notions of community-building and the environment. But a more thoughtful and creative investment approach has taken root over the past decade. That approach recognizes that the savviest long-term… Continue reading The Power of Social Investment
Sep 13, 2023
What Is Greenwashing?
Some of the world’s biggest polluters want us to believe they’re going green – but they’re really just hiding “business as usual” behind slick words. Here’s how to spot greenwashing in action.
Sep 13, 2023
Commentary: Much thought led to recommending Sears Island for offshore wind port
Offshore wind energy is critical to the future of Maine. It is a necessary step in growing our economy and a crucial piece of meeting our obligations to reduce our reliance on polluting fossil fuels.