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Maine And Offshore Wind Development: Using The Coastal Zone Management Act And Marine Spatial Planning To Influence Projects In Federal Waters, Mary Morrissey
Maine And Offshore Wind Development: Using The Coastal Zone Management Act And Marine Spatial Planning To Influence Projects In Federal Waters, Mary Morrissey
Maine Policy Review
Federal and state governments have developed ambitious goals for offshore wind projects. While Maine wants to take part in this trend, it has passed a moratorium on offshore wind projects in state waters. Considering this ban, pressure to develop offshore wind energy, and potential impacts of such projects on local ecology and habitats, Maine needs to develops a strong voice in offshore wind projects in federal waters. This article looks to Rhode Island to show how Maine can participate in decisions about offshore wind development and compares Maine’s current offshore wind efforts and potential for marine spatial planning to Rhode …
Estimated Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Pfas Treatment Of Maine Drinking Water, Benjamin L. Mcalexander, Onur G. Apul, Mitchell R. Olson, Jean Macrae
Estimated Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Pfas Treatment Of Maine Drinking Water, Benjamin L. Mcalexander, Onur G. Apul, Mitchell R. Olson, Jean Macrae
Maine Policy Review
State law requires the adoption of a maximum contaminant level (MCL) for PFAS contamination in drinking water by June 1, 2024. While discussion of mitigation options has included the degree of risk reduction and the cost of treatment, indirect environmental effects are missing from the conversation. Until other technologies are developed, water treatment in Maine will likely rely on the established, energy-intensive method of PFAS adsorption (binding) to granular activated carbon. We conducted an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions associated with water treatment using this treatment media to fill gaps in the discussion. We found that greenhouse gas emissions for …
Examining The Experiences Of Small, Independent Grocers During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jamie Picardy, Lisa Luken, Iris Michaud, Martha Lefebvre
Examining The Experiences Of Small, Independent Grocers During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Jamie Picardy, Lisa Luken, Iris Michaud, Martha Lefebvre
Maine Policy Review
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed existing vulnerabilities across various sectors of the economy and society. Disruptions to the food chain have been common during the pandemic, resulting in empty shelves at grocery stores and modifications to consumer culture. Within this study, we examined resilience (characterized by flexibility, diversity, redundancy, adaptability, innovation, self-reliance and infrastructure) of small, independent grocery stores in Maine.