Humans cope with life’s losses and threats through denial. In the midst of a sudden or tragic loss, for example, denial – a temporary suspension of belief – buys time for the psychological turmoil and eventual acceptance to come. Denial operates collectively as well. Consider climate change. The first predictions were voiced decades ago. Now […]
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Posted inFood, Recipes
The lost pears of Maine
‘It is a pretty exciting time for pears.’ Heirloom pears, both European and Maine varieties, are beginning to get attention in Maine.
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Kennebunk, Kennebunkport to work together on coastal resilience
At a joint meeting last week, the towns shared ideas to address climate change issues.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, South Portland Sentry
Casco Bay Estuary Partnership awards resiliency grants
Seven Maine nonprofits and communities received a total of $112,726 in grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Activists push for more aggressive action as Maine pitches climate strategy to public
Some environmental groups say the first draft of Maine’s next climate action plan doesn’t go far enough, especially when it comes to curbing transportation emissions.
Posted inLocal & State, News
‘All emergencies are local until they’re not’: How one Maine town is prepping for its next disaster
Like much of inland Maine, Norridgewock was isolated when rivers surged late last December. Town officials don’t want to be in that position again.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Maine considering public health emergency over mosquito-borne illnesses as animal cases tick up
Health officials say you can protect yourself by wearing long sleeves, using recommended repellants, limiting outdoor activity after dusk and draining standing water.
Posted inNation & World
Feeling the heat as Earth breaks yet another record for hottest summer
The European climate service Copernicus says Earth just sweltered to its hottest summer on record.
Posted inBusiness, Food
Companies crafting new ways to grow cocoa to keep up with demand
From California to Israel, companies are aiming to grow cocoa beyond the tropics in a bid to buffer chocolate’s key ingredient from climate change.
Posted inNew England
Facing natural disasters, more state lawmakers look to make oil companies pay for the damage
Vermont is leading the way with a new law. Other states could be close behind.