Scientists say the exceptionally hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that shows hints of accelerating.
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Maine Voices: Lobstermen want to follow science to protect environment, iconic industry
Don’t be fooled by a recent series: People in Maine’s fishing industry are pleading for rational policies, not denying them.
Gulf of Maine waters warmed to highest fall temperatures on record
The Gulf of Maine Research Institute reports that average sea surface temperatures in the gulf were more than 4 degrees above the long-term average.
Maine Lobstermen’s Association: Maine lobstermen are committed to protecting our ocean
From the lobster industry’s perspective, the series The Lobster Trap doesn’t accurately tell their story.
Winter in Maine gets off to a slow start
Temperatures were up and snowfall was down in December for much the state. It’s a trend climate researchers expect will continue even with colder air to start the week.
As Maine’s climate changes, scallop farming offers optimism
Automation technology and farming techniques borrowed from more mature scallop fisheries as far away as Japan are giving some seafood harvesters a glimpse of a potentially profitable future.
Maine Voices: Community action on climate change gives me hope
Visionary initiatives include an MDI electric school bus, stream crossing restoration in Aroostook County and an outdoor gear lending library in Millinocket.
Maine Gardener: Sure, it’s pleasant to have warm days into December … if it weren’t for climate change
Flowers are blooming at weird times, but should we – can we – enjoy that?
Jim Fossel: Joe Biden falls short on promise of unity
As a candidate, he claimed to be able to bring people together, but as a president, he has not delivered.
The View From Here: Don’t make the wrong mistake
Our inability to confront the climate crisis is going to be catastrophic if we give in to despair.