Maine Climate Council pivots to state-level climate goals after federal funding cuts
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Peter McGuire
Summary
The Maine Climate Council is reassessing its climate action plan "Maine Won't Wait" after the Trump administration stripped federal funding and resources for climate programs. Council co-chair Melanie Loyzim noted that federal actions are now actively creating barriers to renewable energy development. The council is refocusing on achievable state-level climate goals without relying on federal support.
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· 2 pulledIn some areas, including renewable energy development, federal actions are actively creating new barriers to progress.
The latest version of 'Maine Won't Wait' was written before the second Trump administration stripped funding and resources for climate action.
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