The Climate Monitor newsletter is a weekly roundup by The Maine Monitor of Maine’s most urgent environmental and energy-related news. The newsletter is delivered by email Friday mornings and the story portion of each edition is archived below.
Maine’s recycling reports are better, but still bleak
In much of the state, almost all of the waste is being landfilled.
State planners move forward watered-down rule on short-term rentals
The Land Use Planning Commission will require rental owners to register with the state as commissioners consider additional regulations.
Maine BEP approves final packaging rules
How much a company will pay will depend on its size and the type and weight of packaging being produced.
Mainers weigh in on the state’s electric vehicle targets. It’s complicated.
Regular folks cited inadequate public charging infrastructure as a leading obstacle.
Maine outlines steps needed for climate resilience
A state commission spent six months investigating the aftermath of last winter’s flooding. Here are its policy recommendations.
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