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PublishedMarch 2, 2020
Our View: Air pollution near schools more than idle threat
Poor air quality has been shown to affect student health and achievement.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2020
Trump’s EPA prepares rollback of pollution rules for power plants
Opponents, including some within the energy industry, say the changes would reverse gains and damage public health.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2020
Two petroleum terminal bills win strong backing from legislative panel
One would direct the Maine DEP to find the best ways to monitor and control tank odors and pollution, and the other would ensure the cleanup and removal of closed oil terminals.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2020
Maine DEP may seek better ways to measure, control oil tank emissions
A bill would direct the Department of Environmental Protection to find the best way to measure and control odors and other air pollution from petroleum storage tanks.
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2020
Trump dialing back plan to gut Obama’s auto mileage rules
The plan originally proposed capping mileage and tailpipe gas emission requirements after the 2020 model year.
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PublishedDecember 20, 2019
Our View: Air pollution cannot be ignored out of existence
Declining air quality has been linked to thousands of deaths, but the Trump administration says it's not a problem.
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PublishedDecember 15, 2019
Reducing emissions from transportation is a long, difficult road for Maine
A preference for pickups, paltry spending on public transit options and slow adoption of electric vehicles create significant obstacles for the state's ambitious goals.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2019
Bill would direct DEP to evaluate air emissions from tank farms in Maine
The proposal by Sen. Rebecca Millett, D-Cape Elizabeth, would require the agency to investigate the best ways to monitor and control emissions and odors from petroleum storage tanks.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Early findings prompt DEP to study South Portland’s air quality more closely
Maine's environmental agency plans a first-of-its-kind community air monitoring program to identify point-in-time pollution sources.
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PublishedNovember 19, 2019
Commentary: Maine delegation should push to protect children, families from ‘forever chemicals’
Sens. Collins and King and Rep. Golden are uniquely situated to ensure that Congress approves vital PFAS reforms.
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