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 […]
