climate change – Page 104 – The Portland Press Herald

U.S. vote to shape how world warms as climate pact exit looms

by SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press November 1, 2020November 1, 2020

Nov. 4 marks the day the U.S. formally leaves the 2015 Paris Agreement, but if Joe Biden wins, he has pledged to put the country back in.

by Richard Killmer Special to the Press Herald October 29, 2020October 28, 2020

Our country’s plan to formally exit the Paris accord Nov. 4 is discouraging, but there’s reason to hope.

by Jennifer Burns Gray Special to the Press Herald October 17, 2020October 16, 2020

A grasp of climate science and of their rulings’ long-term impacts should be the baseline for nomination and confirmation to the federal bench.

by Alan Caron Special to the Telegram October 4, 2020October 3, 2020

This is a moment to learn some important lessons for the future.

The next session, on confronting climate change in Maine’s natural resource sectors, will take place Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon.

by Brijana Prooker Tribune News Service September 29, 2020September 28, 2020

My autoimmune disease symptoms are flaring uncontrollably from the smoke, and I’m not alone in my plight.

by Chuck Slothower Special to The Washington Post September 27, 2020September 26, 2020

We can’t prevent forest fires. We can only adapt to a climate that makes them bigger and more common.

by Chris Bryant Bloomberg Opinion September 26, 2020September 25, 2020

Climate change is already doing a lot of damage – and the prohibition on the sale of new fossil-fuel cars is 15 years away.

A majority of city councilors said they want to preserve open space and trees but don’t believe a moratorium is necessary.

by Associated Press September 22, 2020September 22, 2020

The goal will be a challenge for the country, which relies heavily on coal for its electricity.