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Building a Better Tomorrow With You!
As we wrap up 2024, I’m excited to share a special video of everything we’ve accomplished together this year-and the critical work ahead in 2025.
In a year where we’re preparing to face an anti-climate, anti-environment federal government, and have opportunities to advance environmental protections at the state level, every single gift matters. Your support powers our fight to protect the environment in Maine, safeguard our democracy, and hold elected leaders accountable for their votes.
Please make your year-end gift before midnight on December 31 to help us meet our goal and keep building momentum into 2025: secure.everyaction.com/NEEUqAA40kWRmtLJKNCvHQ2?nvep=&hmac=&emci=1fd84b66-e2b0-ef11-88cf-6045bdfe8d29&emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&ceid=
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PFAS in Brunswick: A Community’s Fight for Clean Water
Переглядів 98Місяць тому
In August 2024, a malfunction at Brunswick Executive Airport’s Hangar 4 caused a devastating spill of 1,450 gallons of firefighting foam concentrate (AFFF) mixed with 50,000 gallons of water. This spill released harmful PFAS chemicals into the environment, posing an immediate threat to local water supplies and public health. Join Brunswick Representative Dan Ankeles and Sarah Woodbury, Vice Pre...
MCV 2024 Giving Tuesday
Переглядів 41Місяць тому
We are halfway to our Giving Tuesday goal! Donate here!: secure.everyaction.com/NEEUqAA40kWRmtLJKNCvHQ2. At moments like this we have a choice: we can let hopelessness sink in or we can recommit to defending cornerstone environmental protections at the national level, advancing climate action in Maine, and building grassroots power for the fights ahead. This Giving Tuesday, we have an ambitious...
What Do the Election Results Mean for Climate and the Environment?
Переглядів 198Місяць тому
With the November elections now behind us, the outcomes are set to challenge the path forward for climate policy and environmental protection. Cathy Breen, Director of Government Affairs at Maine Conservation Voters/Maine Conservation Alliance, and Sara Chieffo, Vice President of Government Affairs at the League of Conservation Voters, will guide us through key takeaways from the election. They...
Protecting Maine’s Trails and Outdoor Spaces - A Look at the Maine Trails Bond
Переглядів 67Місяць тому
On November 5th, Maine voters approved the $30 million Trails Bond. Now what? Join Josh Caldwell, Climate and Clean Energy Manager, and Bronya Lechtman, Grassroots Outreach Manager at the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM), as they discuss the next steps and what this means in the context of other election results. This bond, previously known as Referendum Question 4, will support the cr...
Engaging Young Voters: Insights from Maine Students Vote
Переглядів 422 місяці тому
How can we empower the next generation of voters? Allyson Gardner, from Maine Students Vote, will explore the strategies for reaching and engaging young voters. From paid internships for high schoolers to fellowships on college campuses, Maine Students Vote is working to create a new generation of civic leaders. Join Allyson as she shares how intergenerational collaboration and strategic planni...
Vermont’s Climate Superfund: A New Era of Accountability
Переглядів 882 місяці тому
Earlier this year, Vermont made history by passing the Climate Superfund Act, marking a new era in holding the world’s largest polluters financially accountable. For the first time, fossil fuel corporations, including Big Oil, will be required to pay for the damage their carbon pollution has inflicted on our climate. The Act will assess the cost of climate impacts on Vermont and issue cost reco...
2024 Evening for the Environment
Переглядів 2022 місяці тому
Our community came together for an exciting night Evening for the Environment to honor the environment that we all love. The program featured a performance by Wolostoqey visual artist and writer Mihku Paul, and a presentation by Phil Gregory, who elevated the words of youth plaintiffs to tell the story of Held v. Montana, a landmark victory for climate justice in the first constitutional climat...
A Youth Voice in Climate Justice: The Held v. Montana Case
Переглядів 1182 місяці тому
In advance of the exciting featured speaker at the Evening for the Environment - Phil Gregory, co-counsel for Our Children’s Trust - youth plaintiff Grace Gibson-Snyder will join us to bring her story to life. In landmark climate cases, youth plaintiffs are taking a stand for climate justice. Grace is one of the young people represented by Our Children’s Trust in the Held v. State of Montana la...
What’s on the November Ballot and Maine’s New Online Voter Registration
Переглядів 2373 місяці тому
As Election Day approaches, it’s important to learn what’s on the ballot and ensure your vote will count. Join Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows as she provides an overview of the key issues on the November 5th ballot and introduces Maine’s new Online Voter Registration portal. Whether you’re voting for the first time or are a seasoned voter, learn how this new tool makes the registration...
Healing to Wellness Court: Tradition, Justice, and Recovery in the Penobscot Nation
Переглядів 453 місяці тому
Join Chief Judge Eric Mehnert and Judge Rhonda Decontie for a compelling discussion on the Penobscot Nation’s Healing to Wellness Court-an innovative program that blends restorative justice with Penobscot traditions to support individuals facing substance abuse and mental health challenges. This nationally recognized court emphasizes healing, cultural integration, and positive reinforcement to ...
Tekαkαpimək Rising: the Remarkable Story of Creating a Welcome Center at Katahdin Woods and Waters
Переглядів 3803 місяці тому
Situated in the present and traditional homeland of the Penobscot Nation, Tekαkαpimək Contact Station is a stunning 7,900 square-foot building and 23-acre site located atop Lookout Mountain in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. Tekαkαpimək (pronounced deh gah-gah bee mook) is a Penobscot language word for “as far as one can see.” Tekαkαpimək’s waysides and exhibits orient visitors to ...
Major Updates to Maine’s Climate Action Plan
Переглядів 1903 місяці тому
In 2020, Maine launched its first Climate Action Plan: Maine Won't Wait. Now, Mainers across the state are working on updating the plan for its second iteration, and your voice can help. Representatives from Maine's environmental community came together to host this webinar to hear how far we've come these past four years and listen to our recommendations for the next climate plan. Join us and ...
Communicating Climate Change | Insights from Meteorologist Keith Carson
Переглядів 693 місяці тому
Renowned Maine meteorologist Keith Carson will join us to share his unique perspective on how to effectively communicate the reality of climate change. A household name across the state, Carson is known for making complex weather and climate information both accessible and engaging. Drawing from over a decade of experience with networks like the Weather Channel, WPTZ-TV, and News Center Maine, ...
Electric Boats and the Future of Maine’s Working Waterfront
Переглядів 1404 місяці тому
Explore the exciting potential of electric boats in Maine with us as we learn about an innovative new course offered by Kennebec Valley Community College and Mid-Coast School of Technology in collaboration with Island Institute, who together have created a first-of-its-kind in Maine, an Electric Boat course. This Lunch & Learn will dive into the development of the class with coordinator Yvonne ...
Scientists Agree: We Need Offshore Wind to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Переглядів 474 місяці тому
Scientists Agree: We Need Offshore Wind to Tackle the Climate Crisis
Understanding EPR for Packaging in Maine
Переглядів 955 місяців тому
Understanding EPR for Packaging in Maine
Why land return to Indigenous Nations? Discussions on Wáhsehtəkʷ (Penobscot River east) and beyond.
Переглядів 2415 місяців тому
Why land return to Indigenous Nations? Discussions on Wáhsehtəkʷ (Penobscot River east) and beyond.
Transforming Renewable Energy Conflicts: A Roadmap to Smooth Implementation
Переглядів 1095 місяців тому
Transforming Renewable Energy Conflicts: A Roadmap to Smooth Implementation
Discover the WHERE2024 Project with Meadow Dibble and Lilah Akin
Переглядів 966 місяців тому
Discover the WHERE2024 Project with Meadow Dibble and Lilah Akin
Abbe Museum: Weaving Together Indigenous Knowledge, Expressive Culture, and Allyship
Переглядів 1647 місяців тому
Abbe Museum: Weaving Together Indigenous Knowledge, Expressive Culture, and Allyship
Permitting the Clean Energy Future
Переглядів 5827 місяців тому
Permitting the Clean Energy Future
Business Engagement, Climate Change, & Maine’s Economy
Переглядів 1998 місяців тому
Business Engagement, Climate Change, & Maine’s Economy
Benefits and Burdens: Exploring the Role of Community Benefits in Wind Energy Development
Переглядів 1998 місяців тому
Benefits and Burdens: Exploring the Role of Community Benefits in Wind Energy Development
Harnessing the Power of Human Interaction to Fight Climate Change
Переглядів 5 тис.9 місяців тому
Harnessing the Power of Human Interaction to Fight Climate Change
The Fraud of Plastic Recycling: How Big Oil & the Plastics Industry Deceived the Public for Decades
Переглядів 9929 місяців тому
The Fraud of Plastic Recycling: How Big Oil & the Plastics Industry Deceived the Public for Decades
Exploring our Climate Future with EN-ROADS
Переглядів 3739 місяців тому
Exploring our Climate Future with EN-ROADS
New England Feeding New England: A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience
Переглядів 3499 місяців тому
New England Feeding New England: A Regional Approach to Food System Resilience
Maine’s Climate Action Plan Update: Everything You Need to Know!
Переглядів 56210 місяців тому
Maine’s Climate Action Plan Update: Everything You Need to Know!
Building a Joyful, Welcoming, Powerful Climate Movement | Part 2
Переглядів 29010 місяців тому
Building a Joyful, Welcoming, Powerful Climate Movement | Part 2

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @gotsouced4943
    @gotsouced4943 Рік тому

    I have a question how can we call it renewable energy we're literally cutting down hundreds of Acres of Maine mountain tops all the beautiful Fall Foliage and the same goes for windmills the ugliness of it the fact that a lot of the times a bunch of them don't even work and what happens when something goes wrong with a windmill that's in an area where all that water goes into a water source that feeds into lakes for Maines water source. How much of that energy is staying in the state of Maine. I'm not seeing a downfall in my electric bill it just goes up.

  • @FehimŞahin-l8t
    @FehimŞahin-l8t Рік тому

    🤝💐💐💐👈👈👈😅😅😅😅😅😅🤝💐

  • @FehimŞahin-l8t
    @FehimŞahin-l8t Рік тому

    😅💐💐💐💐💐💐👈👈👈😒😅💐💐

  • @ronaldgundrum2174
    @ronaldgundrum2174 Рік тому

    This woman hate America 🇺🇸 Country.

  • @adamcaul
    @adamcaul Рік тому

    What is wrong with main??? Horrible woman

  • @kathleenmorgan4331
    @kathleenmorgan4331 Рік тому

    Communist.

  • @Jay_Perrotta
    @Jay_Perrotta Рік тому

    Thank you.

  • @windwhipped5
    @windwhipped5 Рік тому

    7-78 blizzard was a temp thing but it gives opportunity to lobby for permanent changes.

  • @ItsJustME-OnYx
    @ItsJustME-OnYx Рік тому

    People are in awe about these great men / plantations / homes / wealth of some families so on and so on but they forget that they got that way by using other humans as chattel !! On another note --- it was difficult for me to watch/listen to this video but it is a wealth of information so I thank you for doing that. Enslaved people lived and worked in the District of Maine up until 1783 on paper but when did it actually stop. Also, I wonder if the Parris's linked here has anything to do with Paris O'Ree the slave that escaped mentioned in Willie O'Ree"s book.

  • @serviotuero8924
    @serviotuero8924 Рік тому

    I am planning a move to maine and this was super helpful!

  • @valoriel4464
    @valoriel4464 3 роки тому

    Thx for the great presentation. Love this topic.

  • @SkylinersYeti
    @SkylinersYeti 3 роки тому

    Humans have such a short range view of time versus geologic time. Coastal development needs to be reviewed and many developments need to be abandoned.

  • @mattylite7
    @mattylite7 3 роки тому

    My family has a camp right on the coast that's been in our family 4 generations and wondering what we could do to prevent any more erosion of the foundation, planting cover plants?

  • @zelkuta
    @zelkuta 4 роки тому

    Fascinating talk, had no idea that Maine was such an interesting place! From the air Maine looks like no other coast line I've ever seen!

  • @humanbeing2391
    @humanbeing2391 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this! It’s definitely a challenge balancing being a parent with all other aspects of our lives- including my own artistic endeavours as an independent musician 💕 Thanks so much for the inspiration.

  • @robertcallaghan4029
    @robertcallaghan4029 4 роки тому

    *Earth is warming at the rate of 5 nuclear bombs per second* Ice is melting at 1 million tons per minute per year 4% of mammals are wild and 68% have been wiped out in 50 years Humans & livestock caused 80% of extinctions, livestock cause 25% of infectious disease Weather = flash floods + flash fires + flash droughts + flash mobs Climate = 30 years of weather + you don't got time to worry about climate 1 million species of plants and animals at risk of extinction ( Nat Geo 2019 ) 97% of great fresh water species gone since 1970 ( Guardian 2019 ) 96% of mammals are livestock and human ( Ecowatch 2018 ) 96% of tigers gone in 100 years ( IFL Science 2019 ) 90% of elephants gone in 100 years ( Hurriet 2019 ) 90% of lions gone in 100 years ( African Impact 2019 ) 90% of Leatherback sea turtles gone since 1980 ( Earth Watch undated ) 90% of Monarch Butterflies gone in 20 years ( Inhabitat 2014 ) 80% of Antarctic Krill gone in 30 years ( Research Gate 2005 ) 77% of Eastern lowland gorillas gone since 1996 ( Treehugger 2020 ) 68% of world’s wildlife has been wiped out since 1970 ( Mongabay 2020 ) 50% of Marine vertebrates gone since 1970 ( WWF 2015 ) 50% of Great Barrier Reef gone since 1985 ( Live Science 2012 ) 40% of Giraffes gone since 1990 ( NRDC 2019 ) 40% less insects in next 30 years ( PNAS 2019 ) 4% of mammals are wildlife ( Vegan News 2020 ) 700 Marine Species Might Go Extinct Because of Plastic ( Green Planet 2019 ) 500 vertebrate species of less than 1,000 individuals ( PNAS 2020 ) 500 species of animal have gone extinct since 1900 ( RD 2019 ) With 23 billion chickens on earth, if one sneezes we all get the flu, covids et al are here to stay Livestock use 80% of antibiotics, cause 50% of animal to human infectious disease, and the age of effective antibiotics is nearly over *Green Energy Sources & Numbers* 2020 : 2% of global energy is solar and wind -- after 20 yrs trying ( IEA stats 2020 ) 2020 : CO2 up 60% in 30 yrs : up 30% in 15 yrs 2030 : 50% of world will be short of water 2040 : 15% of global energy will be renewable 2050 : 28% of global energy will be renewable, at best -- assuming no snags or snafus 2050 : 600 ppm CO2 BAU = 2X safe limit of 300 ppm set by James Hansen In 1992 fossil fuel provided 80% of our energy In 2018 fossil fuel provided 80% of our energy Vaclav Smil says energy transformations take a minimum of 75 years This is because electricity is 20% of global energy use Multiple cascading tipping point collapse starts at 1.5 °C just like dominoes We have to stop burning 50% of fuel in 10 years to stop runaway hothouse mass extinction Runaway hothouse mass extinction cannot be stopped or reversed once started *REAL CLIMATE JUSTICE = 100% PRIVATE GLOBAL CARBON UBI = 0% FOR GOVERNMENTS* The key to effective private dividends is a monthly rebate deposit to citizens only Not to corporations or governments, that's why corporations and governments hate it Private dividends were first proposed by James Hansen and several economists 10 years ago *27 Nobel Prize winning economists* support Hansen's dividends, including: 3,589 U.S. Economists, 4 Former Chairs of the Federal Reserve and ALL 15 Former Chairs of the Council of Economic Advisers He said private monthly dividends would unite left and right to reduce emissions faster than any other way Dams and bio-energy are ecological disaster zones 80% of river life is gone and water proxy dam wars are in Africa and Asia 50% of Euro Nord renewable electricity comes from burning imported trees We can’t burn forests for electricity to save us from the climate We can’t build wildfire suppression big enough to handle future wildfires Forest fires will burn faster than we can plant trees We burn corn, soy and palm oil in cars and will do so until 2030 so far We burn recycled plastic and paper for electricity and call it recycled electricity Plastic harms the plankton that produce 10% of earth's oxygen In the last 20 years, petrochemical demand grew 7X human population growth We don’t have enough land for bio-energy, we're losing soil and water too fast To get 30% of energy from algae would take a country the size of Argentina To get 20% of global energy from solar in 30 years, we need panels 3X faster than now By 2050, there will be 78 million metric tons of solar panel waste, generating 6 million metric tons of new solar panel waste annually. Standard electronics recycling methods don’t cut it for solar panels. ( Wired ) By 2040 not even half of all cars will be electric By 2040 we will have 10% less food, water and habitat if we’re lucky ...m,m,mm,,mm

  • @robertcallaghan4029
    @robertcallaghan4029 4 роки тому

    no trees = no air : www.pnas.org/content/early/2015/07/14/1508353112 2020 : 4% of mammals are wild www.ecowatch.com/biomass-humans-animals-2571413930.html 2020 : 2% of global energy is solar and wind -- after 20 yrs trying www.iea.org/data-and-statistics 2020 : CO2 up 60% in 30 yrs : up 30% in 15 yrs lokisrevengeblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/10/c02-human.png 2030 : 50% of world will be short of water lokisrevengeblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/water-wri.png 2040 : 15% of global energy will be renewable lokisrevengeblog.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/2040-energy.png 2050 : 28% of global energy will be renewable lokisrevengeblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/2050.png 2050 : 600 ppm CO2 BAU lokisrevengeblog.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/rcp8.5.png?w=1024 *Weather* = flash floods + flash fires + flash rains + flash droughts + flash mobs *Climate* = 30 years of weather + you don't got time to worry about climate Dams and bio-energy are ecological disasters 50% of Nordic Europe's renewable electricity comes from burning imported trees We burn corn, soy and palm oil in cars and will do so until 2030 so far We burn recycled plastic and paper for electricity In the last 20 years, petrochemical demand grew 7X human population You can’t burn imported trees for electricity to save us from the climate We can't build wildfire suppression big enough to handle future wildfires Forest fires will burn faster than we can plant trees We don't have enough land for bio-energy because we are losing forests, soil and water too fast To get 30% of energy from algae would take a country the size of Argentina To get 20% of global energy from solar in 30 years, we need them 3X faster than now www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2020/02/perovskite-solar-cells-hero-villain-or-just-plain-fantasy/ By 2050 up to 78 million metric tons of solar panels will have reached the end of their life, generating about 6 million metric tons of new solar e-waste annually -- standard electronics recycling methods don’t cut it for solar panels www.wired.com/story/solar-panels-are-starting-to-die-leaving-behind-toxic-trash/ 50 Reasons why wind power can not replace fossil fuels energyskeptic.com/2019/wind/ By 2040 not even half of all cars will be electric By 2040 we will be lucky not to go hungry *REAL CLIMATE JUSTICE = 100% PRIVATE GLOBAL CARBON UBI = 0% FOR GOVERNMENTS* best wishes from Canuckistan

  • @colorizedenhanced-silentmo5628
    @colorizedenhanced-silentmo5628 4 роки тому

    Hey, Maine Conservation Voters. surprisingly captivating video. thanks. :)

  • @raganhedstrom7506
    @raganhedstrom7506 4 роки тому

    Thank you for doing this! Sorry I missed it when it was live.