Trump appointee David Malpass announced plans to step down in June after being criticized last year for seeming, in comments at a conference, to cast doubt on the science that says the burning of fossil fuels causes global warming.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Susana Hancock: As Maine’s winters retreat, we risk much more than skiing
You don’t need to be an ardent environmentalist to feel concerned about the ill effects of a warmer, shorter winter season.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Another challenge of climate change – registering its urgency while living our lives
It’s a difficult balance but one we must try to achieve, considering that we’re at the most life-threatening moment in history.
Posted inNation & World
Spring rushes in weeks early as winter fizzles across the U.S.
One of the warmest winters on record is awakening an early spring, which has consequences for plants and wildlife.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: What can we, as citizens, do to help save the planet?
Keep telling our lawmakers that they need to support renewable energy, an updating of our electric grid and the end of government subsidies for the fossil fuel industry.
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Insight: Where’s our Pearl Harbor moment on climate change?
In 15 years, we could turn all this horror around. But we have to step off our complacent path, stop burning fossil fuels and start making moderate sacrifices.
Posted inMaine
Lawmakers consider commercial EV truck rebate trial
But some lawmakers think the state should use its electric vehicle funding to help low- and middle-income Mainers who are eager to buy electric cars.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: New England’s young artists can inspire action on climate change
People who admire art understand its ability to foster dialogue.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
The Conversation: How flood forecasting in real time, with block-by-block data, could save lives
THE CONVERSATION — The extreme flooding and mudslides across California in recent weeks took many drivers by surprise. Sinkholes swallowed cars, highways became fast-moving rivers of water, entire neighborhoods were evacuated. At least 20 people died in the storms, several of them after becoming trapped in cars in rushing water. As I checked the forecasts on my cellphone […]
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Another View: 2022 brought more heat and pollution. We’re still careening toward climate disaster.
House Republicans spent some of their first several days in power going ballistic over a nonexistent ban on gas stoves. If that is any indication of what’s to come, they will try to obstruct climate action instead of acting to protect the American people.