On Friday, November 18th, 2022, we were joined by Kathleen Meil of Maine Conservation Voters to talk about navigating (and supporting) climate legislation, Maine’s Environmental Priorities Coalition, and how federal climate investments impact us at the state and local level. Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.
On Friday, December 9th, 2022, the Portland and South Portland Sustainability Office staff met to review the highlights of our climate initiatives for 2022- covering topics ranging from EV charging to advancements made in Landcare Ordinances. Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate or read our newsletter from that month.
On Friday, January 13th, 2023 the One Climate Future team met with Sara Mills-Knapp of Greater Portland Council of Governments (GPCOG) and Gayle Bowness of Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) to learn more about Climate Ready Casco Bay: a two-year coastal resilience project happening in our region. Watch the recording of this Coffee & Climate […]
On Friday, February 10th, 2023 the One Climate Future team was joined by Nick Lund of Maine Audubon and Addy Smith-Reiman of the Portland Society for Architecture to discuss wildlife conservation and the importance of bird safe architecture here in Maine and why we should be considering the same in our homes. Watch the recording of […]
On Friday, March 10th, 2023, the One Climate Future team was joined by Jean Sideris of the Bicycle Coalition of Maine to discuss the complete streets concept that takes into consideration all modes of travel in transportation design. Staff from Portland and South Portland shared the many projects underway to improve walking, biking, and transit in […]
On Friday, April 14th, 2023, the One Climate Future team was joined by Dr. Brieanne Berry, an economic & environmental anthropologist and current Assistant Professor at Ursinus College, to discuss Maine’s vibrant reuse economy and the environmental, social, and economic benefits that second-hand and sharing can contribute to our communities. The South Portland Office also announced […]
