Category: Maine

Millions Against Monsanto: On the Road to Victory

The anti-GMO movement in the U.S. has identified Monsanto’s “Achilles Heel”—GMO food labeling at the state level—and has begun to achieve some preliminary victories, both in the marketplace and in the legislative arena … Our common task now must be to win the all-important Washington State ballot initiative.

July 22, 2013
The Most Dangerous ‘Model’ Laws Written by ALEC

The same law that contributed to George Zimmerman walking free out of a Florida courtroom last weekend after taking the life of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was primarily written by the same super lobbying group behind legislation protecting natural gas …

July 18, 2013
Direct Action Campaigns Worldwide Target Fossil Fuel Industry

As the summer heats up, awareness is quickly escalating across the world as different direct action campaigns target a common denominator: the fossil fuel industry.

July 12, 2013
Another Maine Town Passes Resolution Opposing Tar Sands Pipeline

Otisfield residents voted overwhelmingly at town meeting Saturday to pass a municipal resolution stating opposition to sending tar sands oil through ExxonMobil’s Portland-Montreal Pipeline, making it the seventh Maine town …

July 1, 2013
Six Arrested Attempting to Block Oil Train to Canada

Yesterday, members of 350 Maine attempted to block a Pan Am train as it passed through downtown Fairfield, aiming to prevent roughly 70,000 barrels of crude oil from reaching the Irving Refinery in New Brunswick, Canada. The blockade was staged …

June 28, 2013