MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • December 1, 2024
The new year will bring changes, with a new administration to Washington, D.C., and a new Legislature to Augusta. But regardless of who Mainers voted for, we can all agree that our natural environment binds us together, and makes our state such a special place to live, work and explore. We have a strong track record of standing up against polluters and passing laws that have set an example for the rest of the nation. We are buoyed by the rejection of a polluting mine that had been proposed for the Katahdin region. We can double down on our commitment to land conservation and protecting Maine’s North Woods while respecting the Wabanaki Nations and supporting our heritage farming and forestry industries. The best way to face our challenges is by working together on a foundation of honest, open dialogue founded in science and our love of Maine’s environment. ~ Luke Frankel, woods, waters and wildlife director, and Jack Shapiro, climate and clean energy director, at the Natural Resources Council of Maine