The hurricane featured prominently in Tuesday’s vice presidential debate as Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz were asked about the storm and the larger issue of climate change.
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Roux Institute’s new business incubator aims to take on climate change
The new ClimateTech Incubator houses 12 startups focused on the environment to help boost the state’s clean energy workforce.
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Letter: The power of examining denial
Mr. Meuser’s Sept. 16 letter (“Reflecting on climate change denial“) is a compelling message of the power of examining our denials of important issues. Sometimes our self-images are tied to things that we’re told make us better or stronger, so giving up those things threatens what we stand for. We’ve seen this before. For years […]
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Maine’s top forester to head national association at critical time
Maine State Forester Patty Cormier has been elected president of the National Association of State Foresters.
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Deadly flooding in Central Europe made twice as likely by climate change
The severe 4-day rainfall was ‘by far’ the heaviest ever recorded in Central Europe.
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Vulnerable Mainers weigh in on state’s climate action plan
The Maine Climate Council on Wednesday heard the results of an equity study that asked low-income residents, older and rural Mainers, veterans and others about the state’s goals.
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Drag queen Pattie Gonia aims to give the climate movement a makeover with joy and laughter
In its second year at New York Climate Week, ‘Save Her! Environmental Drag Show’ has become a popular attraction.
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Maine launched its first Inflation Reduction Act rebates. What’s next?
The new funding could fill some gaps, but bandwidth for actually using the money at the local level may remain a challenge.
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Another North Carolina home collapses into the sea, the third this year
National Park Service officials are monitoring an adjacent house that also sustained damage.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Heat pumps still represent a golden opportunity for Maine
We can’t rest until all households are able to access a clean-energy technology that lowers costs, improves air quality and cuts pollution.