We seem eerily good at bracing for and braving the tumult that a changing climate throws our way – and less good at working to arrest the change.
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Posted inFood
Osaka university develops an udon broth derived from plants
Dashi is a key element of Japan’s rich food culture – and of udon broth – but the traditional method of making it from fish may be difficult to maintain, with seafood harvests shrinking because of pollution and climate change.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Portland’s working waterfront showcased at annual open house
The 9th annual Walk the Working Waterfront featured fishermen, seafood producers, restaurants, nonprofits and others who call Portland Harbor home.
Posted inNation & World
Climate records keep getting shattered. Here is what you need to know.
Making sense of the run of climate extremes may be challenging for some. Here’s a look at what scientists are saying.
Posted inMaine, News
A fast-warming Gulf of Maine is rising faster than ever
The gulf is warming 3 times faster than the global average and rising about 2.5 times faster in recent years than it has over the last century, according to the Maine Climate Council.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
UN chief wants a tax on profits of fossil fuel companies, calling them ‘godfathers of climate chaos’
The burning of fossil fuels – oil, gas and coal – is the main contributor to global warming caused by human activity.
Posted inNation & World
New study finds Earth warming at record rate, but no evidence of climate change accelerating
The report also said Earth is likely to reach the point in 4.5 years that it can no longer avoid crossing the internationally accepted threshold for warming: 2.7 degrees F.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Climate change likely to bring rewards – and risks – for Maine farmers
Warming temperatures and a longer growing season will benefit agriculture in the state, but pathogens, pests and extreme weather also are likely to accompany the milder winters, according to the Maine Climate Council.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Flying is getting more turbulent. Airlines better buckle up.
As our planet’s atmosphere warms, wind shears – variations in wind direction or speed – within jet streams are increasing and strengthening clear-air turbulence.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Maine needs to hold big polluters accountable
The climate crisis is a collective problem that requires collective action. By holding major polluters accountable, we can ensure a fairer distribution of the costs associated with climate adaptation.