Gov. Mills announced a four-year climate action plan in 2020. Two years in, there is progress, but climate council leaders said there is still much to do.
Talbot Ross is the fourth woman to serve as speaker. And all three of her predecessors Libby Mitchell, Hannah Pingree and Sara Gideon were present for Wednesday's ceremony.
New estimates of how much carbon Maine forests store indicate that achieving carbon neutrality will be easier than hitting Gov. Mills’ robust emissions targets for 2050.
Record Clean Energy Investments Achieved Since State’s Climate Action Plan, Maine Won’t Wait, Was Released in 2020 Waterville, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that she will invest $5.4 million in State and Federal funds in two climate initiatives to protect Maine communities and to create good-paying clean energy jobs.