After two years on the City Council, Lewis says, ‘We’re all pulling on the same oars … we’re all heading in the same general direction.’
climate change
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Maine Compass: U.S. future role in climate fight uncertain as U.N. summit nears
The U.S. will be able to leave the Paris accord Nov. 4, 2020. What will that mean for the other countries at next week’s gathering?
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Scientists’ warnings, U.S. retreat add urgency to U.N. climate talks
Organizers expect around 25,000 people to attend the Dec. 2-13 meeting in Madrid.
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Safeguarding the seas, 1 protected area at a time
Off the Georgia coast, a decades-old marine sanctuary has emerged as a template for protection in the U.S. and around the world.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
In Florida and elsewhere, Republicans face pressure over climate change
While .Trump and his administration reject the threat of climate change, leading Republicans in Florida and other states find themselves under political pressure to address the immediate impacts.
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Gov. Mills orders state agencies to step up Maine’s fight against climate change
The governor announces her executive order at the Blaine House, where solar panels designed to meet 25 percent of the electricity demand at the governor’s residence have been installed.
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Drastic action needed to offset procrastination on climate goals, U.N. says
Top environmental officials say countries should start making steep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions immediately.
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Commentary: Urge Washington to make it easier for Mainers to heat with renewable wood pellets, chips
Do you support extending an existing federal tax credit to advanced wood heating systems? Make sure our delegation knows it.
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Six York County towns want to hire expert to create climate action plan
They are looking for someone capable of tackling the issues of how to address sea level rise and reduce greenhouse gases.
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Commentary: Speak up now to protect Atlantic puffins and the fish they rely on
Herring conservation measures will also benefit cod, salmon and many other predatory marine species.