President Biden will rejoin the world climate accord and start undoing his predecessor’s rollbacks of climate-related regulations.
climate change
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden may kill Keystone pipeline permit on his first day in office
The words ‘Rescind Keystone XL pipeline permit’ appeared on the transition briefing note for Jan. 20 – Inauguration Day.
advertisement
Posted inNation & World
Hot again: 2020 sets yet another global temperature record
‘It’s like the film ‘Groundhog Day.’ Another year, same story – record global warmth,’ says one U.S. climate scientist.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
At Panera, you can find out just how sustainable your meal is
The chain has joined a D.C.-based program that calculates the emissions caused in making each meal, with the hope of persuading diners to choose the menu option that helps fight climate change.
Posted inNation & World
Study: Warming already baked in will blow past climate goals
The authors say the amount can be delayed if the world quickly stops emitting extra gases.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: Regional emission-reduction drive must be part of Maine’s transportation solution
It’s important for Maine to participate so we can ensure that the Transportation and Climate Initiative is designed to benefit the unique needs of a rural state.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Commentary: What Biden’s good climate plan is missing so far
A ‘green by default’ option for consumers is working in California and Germany.
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
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.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
‘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.