Last year, Republicans in Congress canceled billions in Biden-era clean energy projects and let the federal electric vehicle rebate program expire. By Suzanne Potter Aug 13, 2026 Listen to this story HERE Experts in national security and conservation are calling attention to dependence on foreign oil, saying it leads to wars, instability and high gas prices in California and […]
The Empire Center reported New Yorkers pay the third-highest electricity costs nationwide. Average costs are $29.93 per kilowatt hour, which is 62.3% above the national average. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE Aug 12, 2026 By Edwin J. Viera Elected officials who are also veterans view clean energy as the best way to reduce rising energy costs. New York state’s Energy […]
According to Elected Officials to Protect America, The Trump administration’s backing of fossil fuels over clean energy for energy security highlights the urgent need for the U.S. and every nation to develop and implement clean energy security solutions for world security. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE By Mark Richardson Aug 12, 2026 A group of current and […]
The Massachusetts SMART program is an earn-as-you-produce incentive program, which compensates solar system owners with monthly payments from their electric utility, allowing residents to receive payments up to 20 years after installation, according to the Mass Clean Energy Center. (Adobe Stock) Jul 17, 2026 Listen to this story HERE By Tik Root for Grist – Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Commonwealth News Service reporting […]
Critics of the Trump administration’s proposed a $1.6 billion cut to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 2027 budget argue it will weaken weather forecasting and disrupt fisheries management. (Adobe Stock) Listen to this story HERE By Kathryn Carley Apr 10, 2026 Ocean advocates in New England are calling on Congress to reject proposed funding cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
An estimated 10 trillion plastic pellets make their way into oceans each year, where they can take 100 to 1,000 years to break down, according to a report by The Pew Charitable Trusts. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE By Kathryn Carley Jul 7, 2026 Environmental groups said tiny plastic pellets are increasingly showing up in U.S. waterways, threatening wildlife […]
Maine’s climate commitments are to decrease greenhouse gas emissions by 45% (from 1990 levels) by 2030 and 80% by 2050, and achieve net-zero by 2045, according to the Acadia Center. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE By Kathryn Carley Jun 5, 2026 Climate activists in Maine said the Trump administration’s latest investment in coal-fired power plants will put the U.S. further behind in renewable energy development. Federal officials said they will spend nearly $700 million to build, modernize and restart coal plants nationwide. The administration said the move will create more than 14,000 jobs and reinforce the reliability of the nation’s electric grid. Amy Eshoo, director of the advocacy group Maine Climate Action Now, called the investment a step in the […]
Between January 2025 and January 2026, Home electricity prices in the U.S. rose nearly 9.5%, according to the Sierra Club. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE By Kathryn Carley Jun 3, 2026 As electricity rates continue to climb in Maine, a new online data tool shows the state’s low-income households bear the heaviest energy burden in the nation. The Sierra Club compiled Department […]
Data centers, especially those powered by natural gas, emit significant pollutants, including nitrogen oxides, methane and fine particulate matter, which can increase rates of respiratory diseases and cardiovascular conditions, according to the Environmental Health Project. (Adobe Stock) Listen to the story HERE May 21, 2026 By Kathryn Carley\ A new Maine Data Center Advisory Council aims to protect ratepayers and minimize the […]
The corridor is basically an extension cord from Canada to Massachusetts. Oped by Todd Towle, a Registered Maine Guide and owner and operator of Kingfisher River Guides in Kingfield, Maine As a fly-fishing guide based out of Kingfield, I get to share some of the most beautiful remote places in Maine with my clients from around the state and from […]
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