Maine’s climate isn’t just getting warmer – it’s becoming more extreme and unpredictable. Now is the time to make your home more resilient, experts say.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: U.S. approach to climate remains grounded in September 2001
Today, Earth is under attack, but we can stop it by eliminating carbon emissions. Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency is critical.
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Posted inNation & World
In New Jersey, New York Biden calls climate change ‘everybody’s crisis’
Biden said the threat from wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and other extreme weather must be dealt with in ways that will lessen the devastating effects of climate change.
Posted inNation & World
Flights resume and some power restored four days after Ida
Only 35,000 of the 405,000 homes and businesses in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish had power Thursday morning.
Posted inNation & World
Biden says Ida, wildfires show ‘climate crisis’ has struck
The president makes the case for his infrastructure proposals and says the challenge transcends the politics of a deeply divided nation because of the threats posed by the storms and fires.
Posted inBusiness
Biden looking at climate change risks to financial markets
The information will show how climate change could destabilize stocks and housing markets.
Posted inNation & World, Outdoors
Birds of prey face global decline from habitat loss, poisons
A new analysis finds that 30% of 557 raptor species worldwide are considered near threatened, vulnerable or endangered or critically endangered.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Maine’s dams are integral to our climate solution
Coverage of the Shawmut Dam and the Sappi mill fails to acknowledge that hydropower reduces carbon emissions.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Even the best climate forecasts are still shaded by clouds
More certain than ever about global warming, scientists still struggle to understand the role of water in the atmosphere.
Posted inNation & World
California wildfires destroy homes; winds hamper containment
The fire has destroyed more than 1,200 buildings including 649 homes, according to ongoing damage assessments.