Municipal officials hope to develop plans for each community to reduce carbon footprints and counter the effects of global warming.
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Posted inLife & Culture, Sea Change, Source
Two naturalists, one in midcoast Maine, closely observe as the climate changes
Data from backyard observations by citizen scientists add up to troubling trends.
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Deanna Witman went from field biologist to artist and Unity College professor
Climate change informs her most recent pieces in the Portland Museum of Art’s Biennial.
Posted inMaine Gardener, Source
For gardeners and farmers, the time to prepare for climate change is now
The average temperature in Maine has risen 3 degrees Fahrenheit since 1895, more than most of the rest of the country.
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In a hard year for sustainability, here are some of the bright spots for 2017
Despite the U.S.’s Paris Accord exit and plenty of negatives for the environment there are reasons to hope.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine Rep. Pingree: Republican budget bill will dismantle environmental protections
The legacy of Muskie’s Clean Water Act is on the line in the budget’s assault on our air, water and land.
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Bill Needelman deals with rising water in Portland
Among his many duties, the city’s waterfront coordinator helps residents understand the risks of living by the sea.
Posted inNation & World, News
Surge seen in icebergs drifting into North Atlantic ship lanes
About 1,000 were detected in 2017, which is up from 687 reported by the U.S. Coast Guard in 2016.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining
Loss of Maine shrimp deprives chefs, clam shacks of a delicacy
Many are turning to Canadian or farm-raised alternatives from far afield, but for some local restaurateurs, it’s: ‘Sorry, no substitutes.’
Posted inLocal & State, News
State largely ignores role as seas grow more acidic
Despite a bipartisan recognition of a threat to Maine’s shellfish industry, leadership on the issue has fallen to a group of concerned volunteers.