MAINE PUBLIC • December 2, 2025
Maine has made measurable progress towards its 2030 climate goals but leaders of the state's climate council acknowledge advancing its action plan could be challenging under the Trump administration. "Addressing climate change is a marathon," said council co-chair and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Melanie Loyzim at a council meeting in Augusta Monday. While the state has made strides, including reaching 55% renewable energy usage last year, it is still less than halfway to meeting some of its goals according to a year-end report from the council. Despite new hurdles, Loyzim said the state was not going to stop pursuing its goals.