Maine's Environment in the 2024 Legislative Session

Maine's Environment in the 2024 Legislative Session

Author: Natural Resources Council of Maine February 1, 2024 Duration: 37:38
The last few years, our work at the State House in Augusta has delivered enormous progress for Maine’s environment. So, how is NRCM gearing up to continue this momentum and what are the priorities we’ve set for this year’s short legislative session? From curbing the use of polluting gas to encouraging reuse, investing in our trails, and tribal sovereignty for the Wabanaki people, NRCM’s Advocacy Director Pete Didisheim joins the podcast to discuss the issues and bills we’ll be tracking, and h...

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.
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Voices for Maine's Environment
Podcast Episodes
Stronger Clean Car and Truck Standards Give Mainers More Choices [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:29
Zero-emission cars and trucks are becoming increasingly popular but many prospective buyers are finding that supply can’t keep up with demand. Stronger standards for clean cars and trucks would give consumers in Maine mo…
Maine's 2023 Legislative Session Wrap-Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:56
This year's legislative session was another strong demonstration of how Maine's strong conservation ethic continues to define our way of life, drive economic growth, and influence new laws passed at the State House in Au…
The Experience of Maine's Local Redemption Centers [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:12
The on-the-ground experience of local redemption center owners like Shandra Rubchinuk helped get the bill to modernize Maine's Bottle Bill across the finish line during this year's legislative session. Shandra, who is co…
Exploring Maine's State Parks and Campgrounds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
In 2016, Ray and Danielle Ruby set a goal to visit every State Park and campground with their family…and they did it! Along the way they chronicled their travels with unvarnished reviews on their popular blog “Rubys on t…
Every Body Belongs on the Water: A Conversation with Bri Dostie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:00
The conservation movement and outdoor recreation have long been centered on a white, able-bodied dominant view, but here in Maine and throughout the country there's a movement to interrupt this pattern and instigate chan…
What You Need to Know about Maine's Solar Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:30
Solar energy in Maine has grown seven-fold in the last few years. These projects are bringing enormous benefits to Mainers, including helping cash-strapped businesses and towns save money on electricity bills. We know mo…
Modernizing Maine’s Bottle Bill [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
The Bottle Bill is a big part of Maine’s culture and environmental ethic. It’s also our most effective recycling and litter prevention program. And hundreds of Mainers have built their lives and small businesses around b…
Poetry in Nature [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:14
In celebration of National Poetry Month we rebroadcast a powerful poetry reading and discussion that former host Carly Peruccio had with Maine-based poet Richard Blanco for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In March of…
Building a Bigger, Better Network of Trails Across Maine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:00
Trails are part of what define the Maine experience. Although Maine currently has wonderful trails for hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, commuting, and other uses, many of our trails are in serious need of repair and…
Amphibians on the Move in Maine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:56
The snow is melting, roads are getting muddier, and amphibians are on the move! We speak with University of Maine graduate student and 2022 Brookie Award winner Greg LeClair about amphibians in Maine, and in particular t…