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James Settele is the executive director of the University of Maine’s Graduate School of Policy & International Affairs. He is a retired U.S. Navy captain. Jamie Barnett is a member of the American Security Project Consensus for American Security. He is a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral.
As the year winds to a close, many are reflecting on the challenges and achievements of the past 12 months. One achievement we can collectively be proud of is the climate investments we’ve made at the state and federal levels.
Here in Maine, we continue to lead on heat pump distribution and other consistent and compelling action that not only benefits our communities but makes our nation safer….