MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • June 29, 2025
Two highly polluting Maine paper mills, one in Rumford and one in Skowhegan, are among the dirtiest in America. By continuing to burn coal and tires among other dirty fuels, these plants are filling the air we breathe with hazardous pollutants and warming the climate in the process. Maine should make every effort to support and future-proof industries with a strong and especially valuable foothold in the state. When it comes to our remaining paper mills relying on the existing EPA emissions framework does us a grave disservice. With a goal of 100% clean energy by 2040 and with a view to both protecting the health of local residents and slashing greenhouse gas emissions, it’s time to be clear and unwavering about modernizing and cleaning up these operations.