Climate
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PublishedJuly 18, 2023
Vermont prepared for epic flooding. It wasn’t enough
After Hurricane Irene, Vermont officials adopted new road standards and bought up houses in flood-prone areas. More still needs to be done.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2023
Biden’s climate law will supercharge emerging green tech globally
For every ton of CO2 avoided in the U.S. through the Inflation Reduction Act's incentives, another 2.4 to 2.9 tons of emissions would be reduced in the rest of the world, according to a recent analysis.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2023
Tuesday set an unofficial record for the hottest day on Earth. Wednesday may break it.
The globe's average temperature reached 62.9 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, according to University of Maine scientists.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedMay 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.
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PublishedApril 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.
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PublishedMarch 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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PublishedFebruary 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.
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