climate change Archives - The Portland Press Herald

In post-fact society, emotions and ideology increasingly squelch scientific evidence

by Marina Schauffler October 30, 2016October 30, 2016

The candidates in next week’s election offer stark differences on turning back climate change.

by Karen A. D'Andrea Special to the Press Herald October 22, 2016October 21, 2016

We urge the DEP and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to consider an annual cap reduction of at least 5 percent.

by Associated Press October 18, 2016October 18, 2016

Despite slightly cooler global temperatures in September, the year is still on pace to be the hottest on record.

by Associated Press October 15, 2016October 15, 2016

Hydrofluorocarbons are described as the world’s fastest-growing climate pollutant and are used in air conditioners and refrigerators.

by BRADLEY KLAPPER Associated Press October 14, 2016October 15, 2016

The U.S. is part of an accord hailed by environmentalists.

by Bloomberg View October 7, 2016October 6, 2016

The revenue-neutral levy is no money grab, and it works even in an economy dependent on energy extraction.

by Sherri Goodman, Gen. Les Lyles and Robert Hunter Special to the Press Herald October 6, 2016October 6, 2016

The far north’s value to every nation – a topic that’s the focus of a forum in Maine this week – cannot be overstated.

by SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press September 20, 2016September 20, 2016

Floods, fires and droughts added to record heat that failed to ease at night, ‘one of the clearest signals’ for climate change.

by Marianne Hill Special to the Press Herald September 15, 2016September 15, 2016

A comparison with Hillary Clinton’s proposals shows that your vote this fall will affect your financial future.

He returns from a three-day fact-finding trip with plan to call for more U.S. icebreakers to clear Arctic trade routes.