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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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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Portland councilors to consider student-led ‘climate emergency’ resolution
The resolution would commit the city to pursue ambitious goals on addressing climate change.
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Friends of Casco Bay will add data stations to get a clearer picture of quickly changing waters
Researchers for the nonprofit will deploy two continuous water-quality monitoring units – in Portland Harbor and in the New Meadows area near Harpswell – to get a more holistic view of conditions in the bay.
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Our View: Ocean wind power back on track in Maine
A political roadblock, not a failure of technology, cost this clean power technology crucial time.
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Hundreds of scientists gather in Portland to address climate change in the Gulf of Maine
The Gulf of Maine 2050 International Symposium is aimed at sharing the latest science on ocean acidification and rising sea levels and ocean temperatures.
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Weather Channel wades into climate debate with candidate interviews
It’s the first time the network has gotten involved directly in a political campaign.
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Our View: Maine leads on response to climate change
A commitment to innovation creates an opportunity for the state to have an outsize impact on a global problem.
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A climate change glossary of terms
Carbon-neutral — Having no net contribution of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Decarbonization — The effort to transition away from activities that release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in favor of alternatives that do not. Greenhouse gas — Any of a variety of gases (carbon dioxide and methane being among the most prominent) that […]
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At U.N., Trump focuses on religious freedom, not climate
The climate summit was a centerpiece of this year’s U.N. schedule, but Trump stopped by for about 15 minutes to observe.