climate

Published
October 26, 2022

U.N. weather agency call record high greenhouse gas levels ‘ominous’

The three main greenhouse gases hit record high levels in the atmosphere last year, the U.N. weather agency said Wednesday, calling it an 'ominous' sign.
Published
October 10, 2022

The Conversation: Hurricane hunters flew through Ian’s powerful winds to forecast intensity – here’s what happens when the plane plunges into the eyewall of a storm
Published
September 8, 2022

No September on record in the West has seen a heat wave like this

Nearly 1,000 records have been set over the past week from California to North Dakota, many by large margins.
Published
September 7, 2022

Greenland has largest melting of ice sheet ever in September

Runoff can reach the ocean and contribute to sea-level rise.
Published
August 18, 2022

Think Maine was hot this summer? Just wait

New study predicts twice as many hot summer days in Maine by 2053.
Published
July 30, 2022

Another View: New budget deal would be a big win for Congress and the country

From carbon emissions and drug prices to a new minimum corporation tax, the Inflation Reduction Act is ambitious in its scope.
Published
July 5, 2022

Press Herald/Boston Globe series on lobstering wins SPJ award

'The Lobster Trap' has won the Sigma Delta Chi Award for environment/climate reporting.
Published
June 30, 2022

Supreme Court ruling limits EPA’s power to combat climate change – but not Maine’s

The 6-3 decision Thursday will have few direct effects on Maine’s ambitious climate change efforts.
Published
June 17, 2022

Mills administration pledges $15 million to improve public building efficiency

A new initiative aims to help public schools, municipalities and tribal governments make energy efficiency improvements and reduce their costs.
Published
June 7, 2022

Cruise liners try to rewrite climate rules despite vows

The massive ships produce more carbon dioxide on average than any other kind of ship due to their air conditioning, heated pools and other amenities.