MAINE MONITOR • November 29, 2020
Alongside the challenges of a raging pandemic, failing health care system, struggling economy and systemic racism, President-elect Joe Biden faces what he calls “the battle to save the planet.” He has promised to “marshal the forces of science and the forces of hope,” demanding substantive climate action across the federal government. Tackling the climate crisis in a cohesive, interagency manner is precisely what the Maine Climate Action Plan recommends, harnessing the expertise of more than 15 governmental and quasi-governmental entities along with “outside stakeholders.” Having federal and state governments share a coordinated response to climate could markedly accelerate Maine’s progress reducing carbon emissions and fostering climate resilience.