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.
Posted inNation & World
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
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Green power generates jobs for Maine, not just electricity
Climate change is both a threat to life as we know it and an opportunity to build a better future.
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Maine Climate Council releases draft of climate change action plan
Gov. Janet Mills will reveal the details of the final plan during a virtual public event on Dec. 1.
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Maine climate scientist to join Biden’s transition team
David Reidmiller, director of the Climate Center at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute, is named to the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
UN envoy lays out strategy for financing climate battle
He says companies need to disclose their efforts to combat rising temperatures.
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Record warmth to start the week, rain returns on Wednesday
Daily and monthly high temperature records are in jeopardy this week. The cold front will bring rain and noticeably cooler conditions for the middle and end of the week.