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PublishedJuly 31, 2020
Committee endorses extending timeline for lawsuits over PFAS pollution
The bill focused on so-called "forever chemicals" would be considered by the full Legislature should it come back during a special session.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2020
Insurers, utilities oppose bill to extend lawsuit window for PFAS contamination
But supporters say the current law falls short of protecting farmers and others harmed by the 'forever chemicals.'
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PublishedJuly 27, 2020
Groups pushing to extend timeline for lawsuits over PFAS chemical pollution
Tuesday's hearing on the statute of limitations for the 'forever chemicals' comes four days after the state announced another PFAS hotspot on a dairy farm.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2020
Commentary: Integrated pest management uses science to protect crops, lands
Invasives can be managed in a way that benefits Maine’s environment and saves forests, gardens and green spaces for future generations.
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PublishedJuly 15, 2020
Trump reins in major environmental law to speed big projects
The president aims to make it easier to build highways, pipelines, chemical and solar plants and other projects.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2020
Trash going back to PERC as towns seek operator for Fiberight solid waste facility
The Municipal Review Committee told member municipalities and others that 3/4 of their trash was being diverted to the Orrington waste-to-energy plant while the Fiberight plant in Hampden is shut down.
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PublishedJune 26, 2020
Gov. Mills asks Trump administration to reject right whale protection proposal
A petition from Pew Charitable Trusts asks for seasonal closures to protect endangered whales, but Mills said the proposal would not help whales, but would hurt Maine's lobster fishery.
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PublishedJune 18, 2020
Petition seeks ropeless lobster fishing in Gulf of Maine to protect whales
The Pew Charitable Trusts wants to adopt seasonal lobster closures in the Gulf of Maine to protect the endangered right whale.
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PublishedJune 5, 2020
Trump opens marine monument to fishermen, promises trade relief
Reopening this southern New England territory to commercial fishing has political appeal in Maine, but little practical impact.
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PublishedMay 31, 2020
Maine Gardener: Do the environment a big favor; shrink your lawn
Replace it with a flower garden, and as a bonus, you won't have to mow so much.
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