Action for a greener, healthier Maine

Report: Methane Gas Leaks

Gas leaks and pipeline incidents are common and put public health and safety at risk.

Protections for Right whales advance in Congress

The Right Whale Coexistence Act provides $150 million in funding to adopt the use of Right whale-safe fishing gear to help breathe new life into the endangered species. Learn more here.

Nifty Fifty environmental activities

Looking for family-friendly ways to learn about our planet and how to protect it? Check out our guide of 50 environmental activities kids can do at home.

Shining Cities 2022

Which cities are leading the way on solar power? Find out in our new report. 

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News Release | Environment America

Rhode Island legislature commits to 100% of state’s electricity from renewable sources by 2033

The Rhode Island legislature has passed legislation that would set the fastest timeline for any state in the nation to procure 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources.

Report | Environment Maine Research & Policy Center

Methane Gas Leaks

Methane gas (often known as natural gas) has heated the homes of many Americans for over a century — and for over a century, it has been prone to leaks, putting communities and the environment in danger. With growing awareness of the impact of methane leaks on the climate, and with growing availability of safer alternatives, it is clear that gas has no place in a modern clean energy network.

News Release | Environment America

Logging mature and old trees threatens U.S. climate goals

 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Thursday signed a memorandum to clarify the U.S. Forest Service’s direction on climate policy.

News Release

Environmental, public health groups to Senate: Act on toxic PFAS in drinking water

Eighty-two organizations, including Environment America and U.S. PIRG, delivered a letter Wednesday to the U.S. Senate’s Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee calling for comprehensive federal legislation to protect Americans’ drinking water from contamination by the toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS. The organizations, which hail from 30 states, asked the EPW Committee to designate all PFAS as hazardous substances, prohibit their use in firefighting foam, and direct the U.S.

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Save the bees & go solar

Designing pollinator friendly habitats into solar farms offers a win-win.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.