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Inspiring climate action in for Maine. Learn more at mainewontwait.org.

Maine Maine Won’t Wait is a four year climate plan packed with actionable strategies and goals to emit less carbon, produce energy from renewable sources and protect our natural resources, communities and people from worst case scenarios.

07/14/2026

While most Mainers don’t associate our state with extreme heat, hot days are increasingly more common, and it is important to be prepared. Working in hot conditions can quickly become dangerous. Here are some helpful state resources to help employers and communities keep everyone safe from extreme heat.

This guide, "Cool Down & Drink Up To Beat Maine Heat," from the Maine CDC and the Maine Department of Labor, is available to help keep everyone in Maine safe from extreme heat.

Learn more on the Maine DHHS website here: https://loom.ly/s50f2do
Download the employer guidance PDF here: https://loom.ly/M3eIu8w
Download the Extreme Temperature Response Guide for Maine Communities here: https://loom.ly/ptttRmo

07/06/2026

Last month, the Maine Climate Council and its working groups gathered in Augusta to discuss the midpoint of implementing the 2024 update to Maine Won’t Wait. Members reflected on progress thus far, heard from the MCC co-chairs and U.S. Climate Alliance Executive Director Casey Katims about opportunities to continue progress, and the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee (STS) presented its recent report to the Council and discussed areas where progress towards climate goals continues.

Watch the recording here: https://loom.ly/zN7Q-mc
Look through the STS report here: https://loom.ly/RIpCg4w

06/03/2026

As extreme temperature events become more frequent, we’re pleased to share the Maine CDC ’s new Extreme Temperature Response and Resilience Guidebook for Maine Communities, a practical resource designed to help local leaders plan for, prepare for, and respond to extreme temperature events.

https://loom.ly/ptttRmo

12/05/2025

The Maine Climate Council has released its 2025 Annual Report for Maine Won't Wait, and met in Augusta this week to discuss next steps for action in 2026.

The Council was joined by Governor Mills, who spoke on the importance of state and local leadership in climate work. Two panels of climate leaders also shared insights, success stories, and their plans for tackling the challenges ahead in the new year.

Want to learn more about the state's climate action progress and meet the communities, people, and businesses working to cut emissions, strengthen resilience, and power our clean energy future? Read the annual report here➡️https://loom.ly/1p2b_X4

11/20/2025

Earlier this month, the Maine Department of Education hosted Maine’s first Green Schools Symposium to kick off statewide efforts to build healthier, more sustainable schools.

Attendees engaged in interactive workshops and attended sessions ranging from interdisciplinary approaches to climate education to efforts to increase local foods in school meals and reduce food waste, to the exponential growth of green careers in Maine.

Want to stay engaged on the Green School Program's next steps and get more involved? Head to the link in our bio to read more about the Symposium and download new school decarbonization toolkits from Maine DOE.

Photo Credits: Maine Environmental Education Association

11/14/2025

📣 The Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future is hiring a paid intern for Spring 2026 to conduct research and assist in developing policy options for more resilient building codes and design standards in Maine.

Information on how to apply can be found here: https://www.maine.gov/future/about/internships. Applications are due December 12th, 2025.

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