The governor tells the Environment and Natural Resources Committee that Maine will need to diversify its industries and find new sources of energy in response to climate change.
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Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Local & State
Bates College achieves carbon neutral status to help stave off climate change
Bates is the seventh college in the country to reach its goal pronounced in 2007.
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Posted inAnimals, Local & State, News
Scientists link warming of Gulf of Maine to decline in right whales’ food supply
Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Win-win: A few good tricks to make a small amount of meat yield big flavors
And by cutting back on meat, you can help save the planet, one delicious plate at a time.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Climate change causing birds to migrate earlier in the spring
One study appears to show that’s not the case in Maine, though. Is Maine different or is the study flawed?
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England, News, Politics
Maine Senate supports studying CMP power line’s impact on climate
Supporters say the study is needed to accurately gauge how the 145-mile transmission line through western Maine would affect overall greenhouse gas emissions.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Hubris on display when Pompeo talks about climate
As the planet heats up, America’s representative at the Arctic Council claims a melting ice cap would be good for business.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Gov. Mills proposes climate council to pursue emissions, energy goals
Following up on earlier pledges, the governor proposes setting ambitious goals for reducing Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions and obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Recognizing the stakes, young people leading the fight for climate justice
Those who have caused or enabled catastrophic carbon emissions won’t live to endure the crisis.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: CMP plan will allow us to cut emissions while maintaining robust economy
Expanding the use of electricity derived from ‘green’ sources will help achieve decarbonization.