More certain than ever about global warming, scientists still struggle to understand the role of water in the atmosphere.
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California wildfires destroy homes; winds hamper containment
The fire has destroyed more than 1,200 buildings including 649 homes, according to ongoing damage assessments.
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Another View: Don’t forget biofuels in Maine climate fight
Planners are not giving enough attention to lower-carbon alternatives that are available today.
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: How are we going to beat the heat?
A devastating U.N. report raises the stakes on the politics of climate change.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: As Gulf of Maine continues to warm, adaptability is key for Mainers
With scientific advancements, new industries, good data and some hard work, we should be able to keep our ocean-based economy alive and well.
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Global sizzling: July was hottest month on record, NOAA says
Warming on land in western North America and in parts of Europe and Asia drove the record-setting heat.
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Our View: No going back on climate change
A new U.N. report says we are running out of time to keep the world from overheating.
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‘Code red for humanity’: Global warming nearing its limit, report finds
Earth is getting so hot that temperatures in about a decade will probably blow past a level of warming that world leaders have sought to prevent.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: There is a chance to save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The first oil-lease sale for tracts there, on Jan. 6, was a flop. Sen. Susan Collins should support a proposal to rescind the second one, slated for 2024.
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In heat emergency, southern Europe scrambles for resources
Greece’s prime minister described the weather conditions as the most severe since a deadly heat wave in 1987.