A ‘green by default’ option for consumers is working in California and Germany.
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Perhaps the most significant climate change laws in a decade are tucked into COVID-19 relief bill
The sprawling legislation also extends tax credits for solar and wind power that are a key part of President-elect Joe Biden’s ambitious plan to generate 100 percent ‘clean electricity’ by 2035.
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Working remotely, state workers drive a million fewer miles each week
While the reduction is small relative to total miles driven in Maine each day, it highlights the potential climate benefits of remote work.
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‘Green bank’ envisioned to help fund a clean-energy transition in Maine
Green banks leverage public funds to attract private investment and are used to raise money to combat the effects of climate change.
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Vast wildfires in Siberia linked to a warming Arctic in latest federal study
Satellites recorded the second-lowest extent of sea ice in September since record-keeping began 42 years ago, the report found.
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Our View: Climate report sets right goals for Maine
The Maine Climate Council’s sweeping report lays out a path to reduce emissions and make Maine communities more resilient in a changing environment.
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Mills unveils 4-year climate action plan, makes plea for urgent action
The governor’s plan draws the attention of President-elect Biden’s climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Maine could set an example for the nation if the state follows the plan.
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Maine’s bold climate action plan will require money, commitment
The plan would cost billions of dollars to execute, but state leaders say the cost of doing nothing would be even greater.
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U.N. climate chief says Biden and pledges by big polluters boost Paris hopes
Deadlines set by some of the world’s top polluters to end greenhouse gas emissions have boosted hopes of meeting the Paris accord’s ambitious goals, says Patricia Espinosa, head of the U.N. climate office.
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Iota makes landfall in Nicaragua as dangerous Category 4 hurricane
The storm is likely to cause catastrophic damage in the same part of Central America that was battered by Hurricane Eta less than two weeks ago