climate

Published
May 29, 2023

New wood heat options come with climate trade-offs

Maine’s forests are crucial to both absorbing carbon emissions and providing alternatives to high oil costs.
Published
May 19, 2023

Maine businesses brainstorm how to deal with climate change as an economic issue

Over 400 businesspeople and 60 presenters gathered in Augusta to share perspectives and practices on dealing with Earth's warming.
Published
May 7, 2023

Maine rivers face increasing flood threat, research shows

The Northeast is seeing some of the biggest changes in rainfall quantity and intensity, according to the National Climate Assessment.
Published
April 23, 2023

Biden plans to slash planet-warming pollution from power plants

A draft proposal – the EPA's second attempt to clamp down on carbon dioxide – could be unveiled in the coming days.
Published
March 13, 2023

South Portland council to hear progress report on climate plan

Proposals up for consideration include a ban on gasoline-powered lawn equipment and a pay-as-you-throw trash collection program.
Published
February 17, 2023

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.
Published
February 15, 2023

Last year was second warmest on record in Gulf of Maine

The average sea surface temperature in 2022 fell short by less than half a degree of setting a new mark for the hottest year, according to Portland-based researchers.
Published
February 8, 2023

Efficiency Maine may add electric bikes to its rebate program

Boosters say more e-bikes will help Maine meet climate action goals and help Mainers get around.
Published
February 2, 2023

Push made for full funding for Maine Climate Corps

Legislators are considering whether to bolster the corps' ranks with $3.7 million to pay for four leadership positions and 50 participants.
Published
January 12, 2023

Exxon Mobil accurately predicted warming since 1970s, study says

Exxon-funded research didn’t just confirm what climate scientists were saying but forecasted the coming warming with precision equal to or better than government and academic scientists.