More of us than ever are recognizing that there’s a crisis – now it’s time to act.
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Maine islands face a rising risk from climate change
Rising sea levels pose a threat to critical systems, ranging from public water supplies to ferry terminals and wharves that support the fishing industry.
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‘Like a sunburn on your lungs’: How does the climate crisis impact health?
Children, pregnant people and the elderly are the most at risk from extreme weather and heat – but the impact is already felt across every specialty of medicine.
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Unsung champs of carbon capture, small Maine woodlots can have big impact
Fires in the Amazon this summer have increased global awareness of the role of rainforests in tempering climate change. Less appreciated is the carbon storage capacity of forests like Maine’s.
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Most American teens are frightened by climate change, poll shows
A solid majority of teenagers are convinced that climate change will harm them personally, as well as their generation.
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Maine finally addressing climate change in the gulf
For eight years, state government did little to deal with the impacts of a warming Gulf of Maine. That’s starting to change.
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Waters off the coast of Maine vulnerable to changing climate
Warming within the swirling ocean depths of the Gulf of Maine has implications for all life and livelihoods within the ecosystem. Scientists, fishermen and aquaculturists brace for challenges.
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Bill Gates, Ban Ki-Moon, other leaders propose ways to adapt to a warming planet
Political, business and science leaders who formed the Global Commission on Adaptation last year are now seeking to mobilize political will to slow down climate change.
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Gulf of Maine Research Institute launches virtual climate center
It will identify solutions to rising sea temperatures in a part of the ocean warming faster than almost any other.
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Maine offers rebates for buyers of hybrid and electric vehicles
The program, with rebates of $1,000 to $2,000, will be funded by a $5.1 million legal settlement with Volkswagen for violating state environmental laws.