The average concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere – ‘the only number that matters,’ – is already the highest in human history.
climate change
Posted inForecaster Opinion, Uncategorized
Changing lifestyles and habits will help save the planet
I was so appalled at John Balentine’s Dec. 6 article sarcastically making fun of Gov. Janet Mills’ efforts to return Maine to sensible land use planning, particularly in the area of energy. (“Help Gov. Janet save the planet.”) Maine had one of the first state climate action plans in the 1990s, and the current Democratic […]
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Posted inNation & World
EPA rollbacks on regulations clash with science, advisers warn
At issue are some of the EPA’s most significant efforts to weaken federal limits on water and air pollution.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Judge allows California’s shift to energy-saving light bulbs
Ruling against a temporary halt, the judge appears to reject an industry lawsuit’s argument that the state rules conflict with federal law.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Post-Madrid hopes overshadowed by big polluters’ failure to make real progress
This month’s COP 25 summit left much work for nations, organizations, churches and individuals to get the world to net zero by 2050.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Boomers really are OK
Young climate activists pick the wrong target for failures to act on the environment.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Wage climate fight with Maine’s forest products
Steel beams and concrete can be replaced with climate-friendly wood products.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Maine should take part in regional effort to cut transportation pollution
The Transportation and Climate Initiative will deliver economic, health and environmental benefits.
Posted inBusiness, Health, Maine, Nation & World
Gov. Mills urges federal help on climate change for smaller, rural states
In a letter, she asks Congress to focus more on offshore wind, renewable energy and weatherization.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: As the North Pole melts, Santa is vulnerable
This year, offer him vegan cookies and oat milk, and help stave off climate change, in a small way.