NATURAL RESOURCES COUNCIL OF MAINE • December 1, 2021
Today marks one year since the creation of Maine’s Climate Action Plan, “Maine Won’t Wait,” an exciting and ambitious framework to tackle climate change on all fronts in our state. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, it has been a pivotal year for climate action. Hundreds of Maine people, communities, and businesses have stepped up to deliver meaningful progress toward our climate goals. As more and more Mainers have experienced, the impacts of climate change are on our doorstep. An updated scientific report released today by University of Maine scientists reinforces the need for urgent action. Exciting new municipal funding programs will give local towns the tools to act on climate. And a website launched today gives Mainers simple steps they can take to get involved.