A federal judge gave the Trump administration until July 3 to return signs it had removed from national parks and monuments, including climate change and Wabanaki displays at Acadia National Park.
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Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park signs that ‘disparaged’ US
The White House’s changes included removing numerous signs at Acadia National Park that detailed the impacts of climate change on Maine’s coast and forests.
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Where are the songbirds? As climate shifts, Acadia’s forests are getting quieter
The songbird population at Acadia National Park has become smaller and quieter over the last half century.
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5 takeaways from Maine’s new wildlife action plan
From newly listed plants to the symbolic return of the gray wolf, the state’s 10-year plan provides a nonregulatory path to protect Maine’s most vulnerable species.
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Could Maine make polluters pay for the cost of climate change? Lawmakers want to study it first.
The Legislature on Tuesday passed a measure to study how much greenhouse gas emissions are costing the state, with Republicans opposed.
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Maine Climate Council grapples with affordability
The council believes inflation anxieties are the primary barrier to the state’s green transition.
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York County is rebuilding its destroyed dunes. Officials warn it’s just the start to save the coastline.
The county is bolstering beaches and dunes washed away by storms as part of a $5.1-million effort that involves piping up sand from the seabed. But full restoration would cost $50 million.
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EPA ruling on climate change could make Maine’s air harder to breathe
The agency has rolled back a landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases threaten public health, eliminating the legal basis for federal climate protections.
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Climate change theater inspires audience in Freeport
Six plays performed outside spoke of oysters, orcas and opportunities to combat climate change.
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UMaine Climate Change Institute leader steps down as the field faces challenges
The institute will have an interim director as Paul Mayewski departs after 24 years.