Scientists say to brace for more extreme weather and probably a record-warm 2023 amid unprecedented temperatures.
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Heat waves like one that’s killed 14 in southern U.S. become more frequent, enduring
Scientists and medical experts say such deaths caused by extreme heat will only increase in the U.S. each summer without more action to combat climate change.
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Canada wildfire smoke is drifting from the Midwest to the East Coast
Air quality alerts related to smoke were in effect for parts of 17 states covering nearly a third of the American population.
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The Recycle Bin: The impact food has on climate
What we eat can make a large difference in reducing climate warming. Shifting our meat choices to animals that are produced with less feed — and therefore take much less energy — reduces the amount of greenhouse gas emissions, land use and heating of the atmosphere. Twenty-five percent of all world agricultural lands are used […]
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The places in the U.S. most at risk for extreme rainfall
In some areas of the country, devastating precipitation is becoming more common as the world grows warmer, according to new data released Monday by the nonprofit First Street Foundation.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Scientists, engineers should lead the fight against climate change
National governments aren’t capable of meeting the Paris targets. The crisis derives from technical issues, and resolving it is ultimately a technical matter.
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Commentary: Climate change presents threats, opportunities for Maine’s small-business community
The business world is good at assessing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The path to climate resilience shouldn’t be any different.
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Maine Voices: ISO New England is MIA as states fight climate change
While an enhanced role for the states is a positive development, it raises important questions about the role and future of the region’s power grid operator.
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Attorney for young plaintiffs closes Montana climate change trial with call for action
During the trial in a case brought by 16 young people, plaintiffs testified about how increased heat, smoke from wildfires, and drought affect their activities and mental health.
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Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming not controlled, study finds
Various earlier reports have found that the cryosphere – regions on Earth covered by snow and ice – are among the worst affected by climate change.