It is going to require a lot of work o get the world to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Could feeding seaweed to cows help fight climate change? Scientists want to find out
Researchers and farmers in Maine and New England are working on a plan to feed seaweed to cattle in order to gauge whether it will help reduce methane emissions from flatulance.
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Our View: Wage climate fight with wood-based products
Steel beams and concrete can be replaced with climate-friendly wood products manufactured in Maine.
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Gov. Mills urges federal help on climate change for smaller, rural states
In a letter, she asks Congress to focus more on offshore wind, renewable energy and weatherization.
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Green Plate Special: As the North Pole melts, Santa is vulnerable
This year, offer him vegan cookies and oat milk, and help stave off climate change, in a small way.
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Our View: Transportation needs to be about more than cars and trucks
To lower carbon emissions, Maine has to change the ways it builds communities.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine undecided on joining regional plan to reduce vehicle pollution
The Transportation Climate Initiative proposes to reduce greenhouse gas pollution by capping and pricing tailpipe emissions throughout the Northeast.
Posted inNation & World
Marathon climate talks end with slim compromise
The final declaration stops short of explicitly demanding countries submit bolder emissions proposals.
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Reducing emissions from transportation is a long, difficult road for Maine
A preference for pickups, paltry spending on public transit options and slow adoption of electric vehicles create significant obstacles for the state’s ambitious goals.
Posted inFood & Dining
Whiskey makers are making a play for climate-conscious drinkers
From sustainable sourcing of water and wood to monarch butterfly stations, spirit makers are becoming more ecologically aware.