Scientists and working groups weigh in on all aspects of climate change, from heat waves to soaring pollen counts to sea level rise, to help the Maine Climate Council set new goals for the second installment of Maine Won’t Wait, the state’s climate action plan.
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Gardiner among Maine communities awarded $2.4 million in grants for community climate projects
A fourth round of state grants will benefit 54 Maine towns, cities and tribes working to prepare for climate change and lower carbon emissions.
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CMP bills to rise at least $10 a month; destructive storms blamed
State regulators approve the increase to cover the $220 million cost of restoring power after recent storms, and promise a proceeding in the ‘near future’ to consider how to balance storm response with affordability.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Mitigation of climate change must not be lost to its management
We seem eerily good at bracing for and braving the tumult that a changing climate throws our way – and less good at working to arrest the change.
Posted inNation & World
Climate records keep getting shattered. Here is what you need to know.
Making sense of the run of climate extremes may be challenging for some. Here’s a look at what scientists are saying.
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A fast-warming Gulf of Maine is rising faster than ever
The gulf is warming 3 times faster than the global average and rising about 2.5 times faster in recent years than it has over the last century, according to the Maine Climate Council.
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UN chief wants a tax on profits of fossil fuel companies, calling them ‘godfathers of climate chaos’
The burning of fossil fuels – oil, gas and coal – is the main contributor to global warming caused by human activity.
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New study finds Earth warming at record rate, but no evidence of climate change accelerating
The report also said Earth is likely to reach the point in 4.5 years that it can no longer avoid crossing the internationally accepted threshold for warming: 2.7 degrees F.
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Climate change likely to bring rewards – and risks – for Maine farmers
Warming temperatures and a longer growing season will benefit agriculture in the state, but pathogens, pests and extreme weather also are likely to accompany the milder winters, according to the Maine Climate Council.
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Opinion: Maine needs to hold big polluters accountable
The climate crisis is a collective problem that requires collective action. By holding major polluters accountable, we can ensure a fairer distribution of the costs associated with climate adaptation.