ENVIRONMENT MAINE • December 30, 2020
Environment America, a national nonpartisan network of state environmental groups, contributed to numerous environmental victories in 2020. The organization is looking ahead to spurring more environmental progress at the federal and state levels. Environment America’s Acting President Wendy Wendlandt, said “With a new presidential administration and state and local governments showing leadership, we are optimistic we can continue to slash emissions from our cars and trucks, transition more of our cities and states to 100 percent renewable energy, conserve our wild spaces, reduce plastic waste and ensure Americans have clean water.” Here is a roundup of some of the top issues and bills that Environment America and its 29 state organizations, including Maine, will be working on across the country this coming year.