Maine’s newly elected governor and legislature delivered on critical new laws that will cut climate-damaging emissions, protect Maine’s families and children from toxic chemicals, clean up our rivers, and save energy – all while creating jobs, growing new industries, and strengthening the economy.
Jul 8
2019
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Jul 8
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Maine finally tackles climate change
The only way to fight back against these economic, health and environmental impacts is to drop our fossil fuel habit and drastically lower our polluting emissions now, and this law will help get us there.
Jun 26
2019
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Maine Governor Signs Landmark Climate Bill Into Law
“We need only look out our windows to see that climate crisis is real and it is here,” said Emily Green, Staff Attorney at CLF. “We owe it to future Mainers to confront climate change head-on to protect our health, our economy and our way of life before it’s too late. This bill truly makes Maine a national leader in responding to the greatest crisis of our generation.”
Jun 21
2019
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Rhode Island siting board rejects Invenergy’s 900 MW gas plant
“This is a huge victory for Rhode Island and for the health of our communities,” Conservation Law Foundation Senior Attorney Jerry Elmer said in a statement.
Jun 20
2019
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NO ON BURRILLVILLE POWER PLANT: Regulators say need wasn’t proven
“This is a victory for the Town of Burrillville. This is a victory for the State of Rhode Island. And this is a victory for the people of the world,” said CLF Senior Attorney Jerry Elmer.
Jun 19
2019
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Trump EPA Continues Attack on Environment and Public Health
“By rolling back even modest efforts to curb climate-damaging pollution from the power sector, the EPA has signed the death certificates of thousands of Americans,” said CLF President Bradley Campbell. “Dirty coal and fracked gas spew toxic pollution into our communities and bring the looming climate crisis even closer to reality. Yet again, this administration has sacrificed public health and safety at the altar of the fossil fuel industry.”
Jun 19
2019
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Maine Legislature Passes Pair of Critical Energy Bills
“It’s time we leave dirty, polluting fossil fuel plants in the past,” said Emily Green, Staff Attorney at CLF. “The future of energy is clean and local, and these bills come not a moment too soon. Our communities will now be able to harness Maine’s natural resources to power homes and businesses. We must all do our part to preserve a livable planet while we still have time.”
Jun 14
2019
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Help Overturn Governor Sununu’s Clean Energy Veto
Governor Sununu recently vetoed a critical clean energy bill that will boost solar power and help control energy costs in New Hampshire. Legislators now have an important opportunity to override this veto and ensure this key bill becomes law.
Jun 14
2019
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Maine Looks to Strong Solar Policy and Renewable Energy Growth
Governor Mills reinstated net metering, and the Maine legislature is now considering two important renewable energy bills.