Maine’s governor commits the state to going carbon neutral by 2045.
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In address, Gov. Mills vows Maine will be carbon neutral by 2045, and challenges others
The only U.S. elected official to address the climate summit, Janet Mills announced an executive order aimed at making Maine’s economy carbon neutral.
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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.
Posted inNation & World, News
Teen climate activist tells U.N. leaders ‘you are failing us’
Greta Thunberg chastised leaders for praising young activists while failing to take action to avert the worst impacts of climate change.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Plenty of hope in fight against climate change
A generation that has seen the effects of global warming is now mobilizing politically.
Posted inMaine
The climate crisis hits home in Maine
From moose to farmers to lobsters, the state is seeing the effects of a warming planet.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Climate change comes to your own backyard
What should you do to keep your plants healthy and thriving despite the heat and extremes?
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Insight: Can we plant our way to a cooler climate?
Reforesting an area equal in size to the United States may be the best way to remove carbon that’s been building up in the atmosphere during the industrial age.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Birds are dying, and that’s a wake-up call for us
If the loss of 2.9 billion birds over the last 50 years doesn’t shock you, maybe it’s time for a walk in the woods.
Posted inNation & World
Youth leaders gather at U.N. to demand bold action on climate change
Activists want money to help poorer nations adapt to rising temperatures and provide green energy.