Mainers who have dedicated their careers to science and environmental advocacy offer their thoughts, and a call to action.
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Posted inPolitics
Trump adviser says NASA’s ‘politically correct’ climate-change research should be axed
Leaders in Earth and climate sciences voice objections to Bob Walker’s stance.
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Posted inThe Maine Forecast
How shrinking sea ice in the Arctic could affect winter in Maine
Record low amounts of sea ice are happening this fall across the northernmost reaches of the globe.
Posted inNation & World, News
Nations reaffirm deal on climate, despite unclear U.S. support
Whether Donald Trump will keep his country’s vow to reduce emissions looms over negotiations.
Posted inSea Change, Source
Is Portland, or any place, a place to avoid climate change? That’s a dream
The New York Times wrongly depicts our city and others as safe havens from the impacts of polluting the planet.
Posted inSea Change, Source
In post-fact society, emotions and ideology increasingly squelch scientific evidence
The candidates in next week’s election offer stark differences on turning back climate change.
Posted inNation & World
Earth’s 16-month record-setting hot streak eases
Despite slightly cooler global temperatures in September, the year is still on pace to be the hottest on record.
Posted inNation & World, News
Global deal reached to limit powerful greenhouse gases
Hydrofluorocarbons are described as the world’s fastest-growing climate pollutant and are used in air conditioners and refrigerators.
Posted inNation & World, News
More than 100 countries reach deal on reducing use of fast-growing climate pollutants
The U.S. is part of an accord hailed by environmentalists.
Posted inNation & World
Summer’s weather was disastrous – and hot
Floods, fires and droughts added to record heat that failed to ease at night, ‘one of the clearest signals’ for climate change.