Let me proselytize you all, so we can have a cleaner future in the midcoast. Any time I go out for a walk, especially on beaches, I’m always filling up a bag of trash. Not only is it disgusting, but it’s ruining Maine’s fragile ecosystem.. Natural gas is said to be a bridge to transition us from fossil fuels. This reasoning is similar to using a vape pen instead of cigarettes. Natural gas burns cleaner and doesn’t make your car and clothes stink. But, what are the consequences .