It might be a short season at pick-your-own farms, many of which opened this week.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Former PUC commissioners: Don’t put politicians in charge of our electric grid
Maine will not be able to keep up its climate response in the midst of a costly takeover battle.
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Posted inFood & Dining
Why New England wines are starting to get some serious attention
Climate change and more adventurous consumers have contributed to the growth of the industry in the region.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Landmark bill passed by House and Senate seeks to sell off Maine’s fossil fuel investments
Maine could become the first state where lawmakers order ‘divestment’ from fossil fuels, although changes to the bill could slow the process.
Posted inNation & World
Dangerous milestone: Carbon dioxide levels hit 50% higher than preindustrial time
The 10-year average rate of increase also set a record, now up to 2.4 parts per million per year.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
David Emery: Maine taxpayers are already covering too many climate costs
It’s time to end giveaways to fossil fuel companies and make them foot the bill for the damage they inflict on the environment, the former congressman says.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s off to the races for offshore wind
When Maine transitions to relying on electricity for all of our energy needs, offshore wind alone could still meet over 1,000% of our power needs by 2050.
Posted inNation & World
Will hurricane season 2021 be another 2020?
Last year ended with the most named tropical systems in recorded history.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Yes, there really is more pollen, thanks to climate change
A new Maine study calls rising pollen levels a public health threat as respiratory problems worsen.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden doubling emergency spending to prepare for hurricanes, storms, climate change
2021 has already had significant winter storms that caused a deadly blackout in Texas and other states and underscore the damage caused by climate change.