Maine Currents 9/6/18

Producer/Host: Amy Browne

The Public Speaks at “Maine Speaks on Climate and Cars: The Citizens’ Hearing”, an NRCM event held in Bangor on August 28th, 2018

In August, the EPA announced plans to weaken fuel efficiency standards by freezing them at current levels– rather than following rules passed during the Obama administration that would make them tougher over time. The plan would also prevent states from setting their own stronger standards (as many already have, including Maine). The stated rationale is that small cars are not as safe as bigger vehicles, and that stronger standards make vehicles more expensive. Critics of the proposal argue that pollution and climate change demand stronger, not weaker, laws. A 60 day period for public comment on the proposal is currently underway. Last week the Natural Resources Council of Maine held an event in Bangor called “Maine Speaks on Climate and Cars: The Citizens’ Hearing”, and recorded public comments to be shared with the EPA. Today on Maine Currents we bring you there. This meeting was held on an evening when poor air quality warnings had been issued for the following day here in Maine, a fact you’ll hear mentioned by some of the speakers.

FMI:

More info from the NRCM: Critics in Maine Decry Trump Administration Plan to Ease Rules for Auto Emissions and Efficiency- NRCM

More info from the EPA, including instructions for submitting comments: The Safer Affordable Fuel Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Proposed Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 -EPA

Notes from the Electronic Cottage 9/6/18

Producer/Host: Jim Campbell

Electronic Voting

Labor Day has come and gone and election season is in full swing. But whoever anyone supports, there is one thing we can all agree on – we want every vote counted accurately. In this age of electronic voting, can we count on that? Maybe, maybe not. Here’s why.

Healthy Options 9/5/18

Producer/Host: Rhonda Feiman
Production Assistance: Petra Hall
Studio Engineer: Amy Browne

The Mind-Body Connection: How emotions and the human spirit may enhance healing

Key Discussion Points:
How can we tap into our own inner “higher vibrations” and how can that enhance healing?
What do we mean by “higher vibrations”?
What studies have been done to show the effectiveness of our own healing processes?
How do meditation and stress-reduction techniques aid in everyday health and well-being?
What are some of these techniques, and how can they be used at any time,
and to prepare for surgery and in recovery, and during serious illness?

Guest:
Peggy Huddleston is a psychotherapist, researcher and a graduate of Harvard Divinity School.
The focus of her writing and clinical work is on the ways in which emotions and the human spirit may enhance healing.
She is the author of the book, “Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques”.

Websites of Interest:
Peggy Huddleston’s website:
healfaster.com
Information on Roberto Assagioli, M.D. and Psychosynthesis:
aap-psychosynthesis.org/What-is-Psychosynthesis