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August 29, 2022
Maine advocates praise Democrats' climate bill but worry about fossil fuel components
The Inflation Reduction Act is the biggest environmental investment in U.S. history, but Maine youth & climate activists say it falls short of what is ultimately needed to avert the worst impacts of climate change
Beacon
April 20, 2022
Opinion: Youth climate activists call on governor to honor sovereignty of Wabanaki
Maine Youth for Climate Justice (MYCJ) stands in solidarity with the Wabanaki Tribes in support of L.D. 1626 “An Act Implementing the Recommendations of the Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act.”
Beacon
September 27, 2021
Stepping forward: Young Mainers leading on issues from climate to criminal justice
Maine may be the oldest state in the country. But a burgeoning movement of progressive youth making their voices heard on issues ranging from climate change to criminal justice reform — combined with a growing number of young legislators in Augusta — is leaving an unmistakable imprint on the state’s politics.
Beacon
July 11, 2021
Taking the future into their own hands
Youth activists, encouraged by the passage of a pioneering mandate, are leading the state and nation toward fossil fuel divestment.
Maine Monitor
June 19, 2021
In landmark move, Maine becomes first state to pass legislation to divest from fossil fuels
In what environmental advocates called an important step forward for climate justice, Maine became the first state to commit through legislation to divest from fossil fuel companies after Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill this week.
Beacon
June 10, 2021
Maine ready to divest from fossil fuels, and activists hope for a domino effect
A new bill passed by Maine’s Legislature requiring the state to divest its pension investments and other funds from fossil fuel companies is being hailed by climate activists as a major milestone, fueling optimism that more states and influential institutions could follow.
Emma Platoff
Boston Globe
May 17, 2021
Tribes, youth, labor uniting behind Maine’s climate justice movement
Labor groups and environmentalists have not always seen eye-to-eye. Historically, when groups came together to stand against climate change or environmental degradation, labor unions — a reliable ally on many progressive causes — were often missing from those fights.
Beacon
February 2, 2020
Maine Doing Right for Climate
I attended the second meeting of Maine Climate Council and participated in Maine Youth Voices Day on Jan. 29.
Melody Larson
Colby College, Waterville, ME
January 29, 2020
These young activists want Maine to take bolder action on climate change
AUGUSTA, Maine — The figures presented to the Maine Climate Council on Wednesday were familiar. Over half of the state’s emissions come from transportation.
Caitlin Andrews
Bangor Daily News
August 4, 2022
Maine youth leaders question candidates about abortion, climate, housing
Youth leaders & activists highlight issues of abortion protections, LGBTQ rights, equity & inclusion, affordable housing & childcare, climate change with elected leaders & those seeking state office during "Youth Ask the Questions" forum
Beacon
April 13, 2022
Maine youth climate change activists descend on state capitol to push agenda
The halls of the Maine State House on Wednesday were filled with a different set of lobbyists – high school kids — there to press for greater action in response to climate change.
WMTW
July 25, 2021
Legislature produces results with work on climate change initiatives
On top of agreeing to divest from fossil fuels, lawmakers pass 10 measures that promise to reduce carbon emissions and adapt to climate impacts. [Three of MCAN's priority bills supported by member orgs are in this list].
Maine Monitor
June 23, 2021
Maine leads the nation with new fossil fuel divestment law
On Wednesday, June 16, Gov. Janet Mills signed LD 99 into law, directing the state pension system to divest from fossil fuels by 2026.
News Center Maine
June 17, 2021
Mills Signs Bill To Divest State Investments From Fossil Fuels
Gov. Janet Mills has signed into a law a bill that directs the Maine Public Employee Retirement System to divest $1.3 billion from fossil fuels within five years and directs the state treasury to do the same with other state funds.
Susan Sharon
Maine Public
June 10, 2021
Youth activists support creation of consumer owned electrical utility
AUGUSTA, Maine (WABI) -Youth activists from high schools and colleges around the state gathered outside the State House Thursday in support of the bipartisan bill to create a consumer owned electric utility that would replace CMP and Versant.
Spencer Roberts
WABI5
April 16, 2021
The Youth-Led Fight for Climate Justice in Maine
In the face of historically exclusive spaces and performative actions, Maine youth are using their voices to flip the script through an unwavering focus on climate justice.
Katie Yared
Climate XChange
January 30, 2020
Young Maine Activists Call On Climate Council To Make A Zero Emission Goal For The State
Government scientists told the state's climate council Wednesday that Maine has been reducing its overall emissions of climate-warming pollution over the last several decades.
Fred Bever
Maine Public
May 11, 2022
Color of Climate: climate justice as racial justice
MCAN partnered with the Color of Climate to create the Crafting Your Own Climate Story workshop. You can find the youth participants’ stories
Amjambo Africa
April 13, 2022
Youth Day of Action pushing for climate change
Youth climate justice coalitions across the state organized a Youth Day of Action at the Maine State House Wednesday morning.
Fox Bangor
July 23, 2021
Stories from the session: On climate crisis, advocates worry ‘we’re not moving fast enough’
With wildfires and heat waves raging this summer across the U.S., it’s clear that the effects of climate change are situated squarely in the present tense.
Beacon
June 19, 2021
In landmark move, Maine becomes first state to pass legislation to divest from fossil fuels
In what environmental advocates called an important step forward for climate justice, Maine became the first state to commit through legislation to divest from fossil fuel companies after Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill this week.
Beacon
June 11, 2021
Maine’s youth support a publicly-owned utility
AUGUSTA — High school and college students met outside the statehouse to show their support for a bill that would create a publicly owned utility company.
David Horwitz
FOX Bangor
May 20, 2021
Green groups eyeing big climate victories in Maine Legislature
With the first leg of Maine’s 130th Legislature well underway, environmental advocates are optimistic that the progress made so far in committee work will translate to significant victories on a host of climate priorities this session.
Beacon
March 6-7, 2020
Maine Climate Action NOW! Strong Presence at Western Foothills Climate Convergence
We were happy to have our partner coalition and statewide network Maine Climate Action NOW! (MCAN) join us for two and a half days of movement building and climate action during the 2020 Vision Climate Convergence.
Scott Vlaun
Center for an Ecology-Based Economy
January 29, 2020
Young activists say Maine climate goals not aggressive enough to protect their future
AUGUSTA, Maine — Emma Sawyer, a college student at USM, joined dozens of other young activists to send a message to Maine’s Climate Council.
Don Carrigan
News Center Maine