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.
What’s behind that organic label?
A look at what "regenerative," "natural," "non-GMO project verified" and other food labels mean.
Lawmakers open to nuclear as clean energy, skeptical of “new nuclear”
Much of a legislative conversation centered around to what extent the state should be investing in emerging technologies.
Feds recommend four Kennebec River dams continue operating with minor fish passage modifications
The report has been criticized by groups that worry the dams will result in the collapse of endangered Atlantic salmon and sturgeon populations.
More than a year after devastating storms, communities shift to resilience
Easing climate resiliency challenges is a priority for lawmakers this legislative session.
Town officials and homeowners rally in support of bipartisan climate preparedness bill
The bill would create three new initiatives, largely in response to the recommendations of a state climate resilience commission.
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