Climate change and more adventurous consumers have contributed to the growth of the industry in the region.
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Posted inNation & World
Go green or go bipartisan? Biden’s big infrastructure choice
Key Democrats are warning the administration to quit negotiating with Republicans, calling it a waste of time that will produce no viable compromise.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, Politics
Landmark bill passed by House and Senate seeks to sell off Maine’s fossil fuel investments
Maine could become the first state where lawmakers order ‘divestment’ from fossil fuels, although changes to the bill could slow the process.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
Bridgton, Windham begin planning to weather climate change
The towns are part of a state pilot program to help communities deal with the environmental and economic impacts of more precipitation and flooding.
Posted inNation & World
Atmospheric carbon dioxide reaches highest levels in 63 years
Fossil fuel burning is at the heart of the problem, and a drop in emissions during the pandemic appears to amount to no more than a blip, researchers say.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Maine writers, poets and artists respond to ‘A Dangerous New World’
In the pages of this collection on climate change, loss, grief, hope – and calls to action – mingle.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
David Emery: Maine taxpayers are already covering too many climate costs
It’s time to end giveaways to fossil fuel companies and make them foot the bill for the damage they inflict on the environment, the former congressman says.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: It’s off to the races for offshore wind
When Maine transitions to relying on electricity for all of our energy needs, offshore wind alone could still meet over 1,000% of our power needs by 2050.
Posted inNation & World
Will hurricane season 2021 be another 2020?
Last year ended with the most named tropical systems in recorded history.
Posted inHealth, Maine
Yes, there really is more pollen, thanks to climate change
A new Maine study calls rising pollen levels a public health threat as respiratory problems worsen.