BANGOR DAILY NEWS • January 24, 2024
We simply cannot wait any longer to take bold action to reduce carbon emissions and to transition away from fossil fuels, with our eyes open, recognizing that no matter what choices we make, there will be tradeoffs. Every path toward decarbonization requires hard choices. Developing new large-scale energy projects involves tradeoffs. But the most damaging impacts will result from inaction. the state is considering the best location for a new staging hub to support the development of offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Maine. One site is Sears Island, which was purchased by the state as the location for a future port facility, and the other is Mack Point in Searsport. Regardless of the siting decision, we must move forward. ~ Gary Friedmann, vice chair, Bar Harbor Town Council and president, Maine Climate Action Now