Climate change is a serious issue, and in Maine, pollution from cars and trucks is the largest contributor to global warming. To draw attention to this issue, staff at the Natural Resources Council of Maine "clowned around" to put the spotlight on Commute Another Way Week May 14 —18, 2012. Please join us in the effort to curb climate change by commuting another way! For more information visit www.nrcm.org.
To raise awareness about global warming and to help raise funds to address it, one Natural Resources Council of Maine staffer has vowed to stay in a polar bear costume until NRCM reaches its pledge goals:
Help us get him out of that costume! Please support our work for clean energy and efficiency by participating in NRCM's Polar Dip and Dash or by making a pledge today. http://www.nrcm.org/dipdash.asp
At a State House news conference this week, a diverse group of Maine business leaders touted the role energy efficiency plays in reducing their costs and improving the health and competitiveness of their businesses. These leaders released a letter, signed by nearly 250 Maine businesses, urging Maine lawmakers to “make energy efficiency a priority during this legislative session, and work actively and in a bipartisan fashion to ensure that the Efficiency Maine Trust has adequate resources to capture all cost-effective energy efficiency identified in Maine homes and businesses.”
Read the full press release, view maps, sign on to the letter and more at www.efficiencyforME.org.
The Natural Resources Council of Maine hosted a night of music inspired by the environment May 11, 2011, at the Liberal Cup English-style pub in Hallowell, Maine. Music makers and music lovers enjoyed great music, great food, and great friends. The crowd also learned more about issues NRCM is working on at the State House and how they can help protect Maine's land, air, water, and wildlife. Thanks to all who came!
