MAINE PUBLIC • October 2, 2024
In September, the Maine Climate Council took its 2024 draft plan on the road to Presque Isle, Bangor, Ellsworth, Portland, Biddeford and Lewiston. People came to hear, and give input on, the state's new draft climate plan. So far, about 3,000 people, including more than 350 Mainers who attended the meetings in person, have weighed in. Some feedback the council received was universal: people wanted to reduce vehicle miles traveled, and more focus on resiliency efforts, especially in the wake of last winter's devastating storms. One of the main differences between the 2020 and 2024 plans is better planning for future climate emergencies. The new proposal will be available for public comment from October 9 through the 21.