Voices for Maine's Environment

Voices for Maine's Environment

Author: Natural Resources Council of Maine Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune in to Voices for Maine's Environment for a direct line to the conversations shaping the state's natural legacy. Produced by the Natural Resources Council of Maine, this monthly series moves beyond headlines to share the stories of the people on the ground-scientists, advocates, community organizers, and everyday citizens-who are actively defending the places that define this region. Each episode offers a genuine, in-depth look at the collaborative work being done to safeguard clean water, preserve vast forests, and ensure a resilient future. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the challenges and triumphs in environmental stewardship, grounded in the non-partisan, statewide mission of the Council. This podcast serves as an essential audio record of the movement to conserve Maine's unique character, reminding us that protecting the environment is about the voices of those who call it home. Join us for these timely discussions that connect policy with place and people with purpose.
Episodes
“Code Red” Climate Report Illustrates Need for Bold Climate Action [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:35
In this episode, host Colin Durrant talks with Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim about the findings from the sixth report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which show that global warming is dangerously clo…
Top Priorities Now for Two of NRCM’s Policy Directors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:15
In this episode, Climate & Clean Energy Director Jack Shapiro and Forests & Wildlife Director Melanie Sturm join Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim to discuss the top issues they are paying attention to now that the Legisl…
Bold Federal Infrastructure Investment for Maine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:31
In this episode Federal Program Director Emmie Theberge joins Colin to discuss how a bold infrastructure investment from Congress would benefit Maine people, our environment, and our economy.
Exciting Progress on Climate Action in 2021 Legislative Session [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:15
In this episode Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim joins Colin to highlight some of the climate mitigation and adaptation bills that made climate action a stand-out theme of the 2021 legislative session. Though the work of…
Big Victories for Maine's Environment at the Legislature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:18
In this episode, Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim joins Colin to discuss the furious pace of lawmaking at the State House in recent days as they voted on hundreds of bills, including many big victories for Maine’s enviro…
Consumer-owned Utility and Suspending Drilling in ANWR [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:07
In this episode Colin speaks with Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim about the proposal to create a consumer-owned utility and the Biden Administration's suspension of drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Pete…
Improving Recycling in Maine with EPR for Packaging [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:42
In this episode Colin speaks with Sustainable Maine Director Sarah Nichols about one of NRCM’s top legislative priorities for 2021: LD 1541, a bill to save taxpayers money and improve recycling by implementing an Extende…
New Funding for State Parks and Climate Action [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:18
In this episode Colin speaks with Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim about why we’re excited to see a broad range of investments for Maine’s people and environment in the plan announced by Governor Mills to distribute Amer…
Saving Salmon by Restoring Maine’s Kennebec River [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:57
In this episode Colin speaks with Staff Scientist Nick Bennett to discuss why removing four dams on the Kennebec River between Waterville and Skowhegan is our best chance to save endangered Atlantic salmon. Colin also pr…