The ruling temporarily blocks drilling on about 300,000 acres of land in Wyoming.
climate change
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Fewer cars, cleaner air should be goal for Maine transit
A modernized and greener system will help create jobs and reduce emissions.
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Posted inNation & World
U.S. breaking twice as many records for heat than cold, analysis finds
Data from 424 weather stations found that since 1999, the ratio has been two warm records set or broken for every cold one.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Insect population’s rapid decline alarming
The Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife teams with Maine Audubon to study the decline here.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Hail to Congress’ first true millennial, Rep. Ocasio-Cortez
It’s a wonderful feeling having someone fighting for my interests in our government.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Politics
Dozens weigh in on whether to study greenhouse gas impact of CMP power line
Supporters are skeptical that Central Maine Power’s proposal for a 145-mile transmission line connecting Quebec with Massachusetts will reduce emissions of gases tied to climate change.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Source
Maine students join in global protest demanding action to fight climate change
Walkouts and rallies are held around the world, including in Portland, Brunswick, Lewiston, Bar Harbor and Scarborough.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Mills’ support for power line shows commitment to constituents, climate change fight
Maine can’t cut its carbon emissions without further hydropower, such as that delivered via NECEC.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics, Source
Finally, Rep. Pingree optimistic about bill to address ocean acidification
The phenomenon interferes with the shell growth of clams, oysters and other organisms, threatening Maine’s marine harvesters.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Temperatures are rising, and so are our youth
In 4 Maine communities and worldwide, a strike Friday will challenge inaction on climate change.