Summit’s abandoned midcoast pipeline expansion was the one viable way to lower emissions from the region’s larger energy users.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: ‘Carbon cash-back’ offers families a gift as we strive to reach net zero
The plan would charge companies for every ton of greenhouse gas they emit, sending it back to U.S. households as a monthly check.
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Posted inNation & World
Meteorologists adjust for ‘new normal’ temperatures. Blame climate change.
In addition to temperatures, data show changes in the parts of the United States that are getting drier and the parts that are getting wetter.
Posted inNation & World
Biden EPA proposes rule cutting climate pollutants in refrigerators, air conditioners
The proposed rule follows through on a law Congress passed in December authorizing a 15-year phaseout of HFCs.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Lobster industry has more to add to wind discussion than ‘Crush Mills’
The governor and others are making a good-faith effort to answer questions about the Gulf of Maine’s future. Fishermen should join them.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
People of color disproportionately exposed to air pollution, study finds
Researchers found that on average Black, Hispanic and Asian people were exposed to higher than average levels of fine particle pollution, while white people were subjected to lower than average levels.
Posted inNation & World
Sens. Collins, King join vote to reinstate methane rules loosened by Trump
The legislation now goes to the Democratic-controlled House, where it is expected to win approval.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Biden plan for cleaner power system faces daunting obstacles
The president’s goals aren’t impossible, but the timeframe may need some tweaking.
Posted inNation & World
Mexico’s drought reaches critical levels as lakes dry up
Mexico City’s 9 million inhabitants rely on reservoirs like Villa Victoria and two others – which together are at about 44% capacity – for a quarter of their water.
Posted inNation & World
Summit catapults world ahead in crucial year to curb warming
America’s climate summit was designed to send the world off on a fast start toward Glasgow negotiations in November, and experts said it did so.