Mills announces $5.4 million for climate change projects, green energy jobs

Gov. Janet Mills announced the $5.4 million in new state grants on the 2nd anniversary of Maine's Climate Action Plan.

Local surf spot under threat from climate change, national group says

But local surfers say other human threats, like overcrowding and lack of beach access, pose bigger threat to Higgins Beach in Scarborough.

‘Focus on opportunities’: Western Maine sees benefits in tackling climate change

One year in, Maine’s climate plan moving forward, fueled by unexpected federal windfall

Gov. Mills marked the occasion by announcing new initiatives to help towns and cities help meet the Maine Climate Council's plan and her goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.

On Earth Day, Gov. Mills announces $500,000 grant program for clean-energy startups

Gov. Janet Mills unveiled the competitive grant program on the same day that the Biden administration announced major climate-related goals for the U.S.

‘Green bank’ envisioned to help fund a clean-energy transition in Maine

Green banks leverage public funds to attract private investment and are used to raise money to combat the effects of climate change.

Mills unveils 4-year climate action plan, makes plea for urgent action

The governor's plan draws the attention of President-elect Biden's climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Maine could set an example for the nation if the state follows the plan.

With Biden in the White House, Maine could see major changes

The president-elect is already preparing to move forward with an ambitious policy agenda on the environment, health care, taxes, education and other issues.

Maine’s bold climate action plan will require money, commitment

The plan would cost billions of dollars to execute, but state leaders say the cost of doing nothing would be even greater.

Energy efficiency remains the improbable dream

Weatherizing Maine’s older home stock is critical to meeting the state’s ambitious goals to cut emissions, but high costs and an insufficient workforce put that reduction out of reach.