The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk about how municipalities can collaborate with researchers to improve community development 3–4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23. Over the past 20 years, Dave Milan has helped municipalities learn how departments can work together to improve community well-being. […]
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The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk about how municipalities can collaborate with researchers to improve community development 3–4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23. Over the past 20 years, Dave Milan has helped municipalities learn how departments can work together to improve community well-being. […]
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The Portland Press Herald highlighted the benefits of the University of Maine floating wind turbine research, citing $125 million in new economic activity and the creation of hundreds of jobs during construction. In addition, the demonstration project will model the integration of floating wind power and traditional marine industries while supporting Maine’s climate change and […]
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The Bangor Daily News, Centralmaine.com and the Penobscot Bay Pilot picked up a University of Maine news release highlighting UMaine’s recognition by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). UMaine ranked in the top ten in the grounds category, recognizing biodiversity on campus, campus land management practices and sustainable landscaping.
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Mainebiz and the Portland Press Herald reported on efforts by the developer of the University of Maine’s offshore wind demonstration project, New England Aqua Ventus LLC, to include Maine businesses in every aspect of the project, beginning with the supply chain.
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The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) ranked the University of Maine among the top performing higher education institutions for sustainability. The organization uses its Sustainable Campus Index to recognize colleges and universities that excel in 17 impact areas, including air and climate, curriculum, food and dining, energy, research, waste and […]
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Centralmaine.com promoted a talk by Don Beith, a University of Maine assistant professor of environmental philosophy, at 3 p.m. Nov. 16. “Cultivating Ecological Virtues” will help participants go beyond simply applying human values to environmental problems, with strategies for making ethical thinking itself more ecological. This free Zoom event is sponsored by the Senator George […]
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Jonathan Rubin, University of Maine professor of economics and director of the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center was cited in an Energy News Network story about the barriers affecting purchase and ownership of electric vehicles in Maine. The Maine Monitor and the Penobscot Bay Pilot shared the Energy News Network story.
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The Sun Journal interviewed Shane O’Neill, forest industry business development manager in the University of Maine School of Forest Resources, about the loss of jobs and revenue in the state’s traditional industries such as logging and paper making. O’Neill expressed optimism about the forest industry in Maine, predicting development of new products and new markets such as […]
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The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine will host a talk on the development of an equity assessment for the Maine Climate Council 3–4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 9. UMaine has important roles to play in helping the state prepare for the effects of climate change. One such […]
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