When Jeff Tarling retired from his role as Portland’s Arborist in January, we were sad to see him go, but honored to have collaborated with him on many projects. Jeff worked for the city for 34 years and became well known for his passion for trees, his community engagement, and his commitment to the …
climate change
Priority Legislation: Encouraging Climate Change Education in Public Schools
One of Maine Audubon's priority bills during this, the second session of the 130th state legislature, is LD 1902: Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Program To Encourage Climate Education in Maine Public Schools. Supported by a strong coalition of local nature-based education organizations and youth …
Climate Action Plan Released Today!
The day has finally arrived. After more than a year of hard work, Governor Mills and the Maine Climate Council are prepared to release the Climate Action Plan (read the latest plan here). You've undoubtedly heard from us about this plan, whether it was touting the work of Maine Audubon's Advocacy …
Maine Audubon and Clean Energy Companies Applaud Vote on Climate Action Plan
Landmark Document Sets Course for Carbon Reductions and Economic Revitalization November 12, 2020 (Augusta, ME) – The Maine Climate Council voted today to finalize draft recommendations for the state's next Climate Action Plan (CAP), a document that will guide Maine's efforts to meet ambitious …
Large-scale solar development rush must strike delicate balance
This essay was published in the Portland Press Herald as a Maine Voices opinion piece on August 11, 2020. It's an exciting time for solar energy in Maine. Tux Turkel's August 5th article in the Portland Press Herald set the stage well: Market conditions have aligned with recent legislation …
VIDEO – Climate Spotlight: The State of Maine’s Climate
Maine Audubon kicked off our Climate Spotlight series with a discussion about how Maine's climate is changing, and what Maine has done to address it so far. It was an educational and entertaining discussion with two of Maine's preeminent climate scientists: Maine State Climatologist Dr. Sean Birkel …
Sign our Petition to the Maine Climate Council
The Maine Climate Council is forging ahead in its important mission to develop a plan to help the state achieve its bold climate targets. In order for the Council to adopt a strong and effective plan with concrete steps that will grow Maine's economy, reduce air pollution, and build healthy, …
Maine Climate Council Vows to Stay on Track
In this time of uncertainty and anxiety over a global health emergency, it may be hard to think about other pressing matters like climate change. However, Maine is not letting one crisis prevent us from preparing for another, and so the work of the Maine Climate Council is proceeding with a modified …
ANDY’S NOTE: Energy Matters
We turn the clocks back this weekend, so we can't deny it any longer: winter really is coming. Last November, we had 16 inches of snow in the Portland area! With these shorter days and colder temperatures, our thoughts inevitably turn to keeping warm. But those thoughts clash with news …