Over 400 businesspeople and 60 presenters gathered in Augusta to share perspectives and practices on dealing with Earth’s warming.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Climate conference serves up lab-grown meat – and a clash over food
It was just one solution for reducing the food industry’s immense carbon footprint being promoted this week at the U.N. Climate Change Conference.