Pine Tree Amendment News Today

Amid the chocolate-covered cheesecake on a stick, the 4-H pavilion and the carnival rides, youll find the Clean Energy Corner at this years New York State Fair. A half-dozen groups in the state have collaborated for what they say is an informative and entertaining look at clean-energy options across New York. There will also be activities such as solar-bead bracelet making and a virtual-reality headset where a person can tour a solar farm. ...

Youth climate activists in Maine are working to enshrine "the right to a clean and healthy environment" into their states constitution. It is called the Pine Tree Amendment, and activists say it is part of a growing movement nationwide, aiming to hold the government accountable for policies contributing to climate change. Audrey Hufnagel, a high school student and organizer for Maine Youth for Climate Justice, said the amendment would be on par with the right to free speech. ...

Efforts to add the Pine Tree Amendment to the Maine Constitution are now being led by youth groups.

Supporters say it would give Mainers legal standing on issues such as PFAS and mining, but critics say it is too vague and would lead to endless litigation.

The city and its residents tout the strides toward sustainability, with a rally and march from Monument Square to Portland City Hall, and an event at Payson Park.

Letter

I am writing as a concerned citizen to urge legislators to vote “ought to pass” on LD 928, the Pine Tree Amendment.I am a hunter, fisherman, gardener and forager. The majority of my diet comes from food that I have either hunted, fished, foraged or grown myself. Constitutionally enshrining my and all Mainers’ rights to […]

When Maine people come together to solve tough challenges, magical things happen. The launch of this year’s shared legislative agenda by Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition makes that clear. The EPC

The Pine Tree Amendment to the Maine Constitution would give all Mainers the right to clean air, clean water and a healthy environment.

Kathleen Meil of Maine Conservation Voters writes on upcoming issues for the next legislative session.