The Winslow resident represents the Citizens Climate Lobby, which proposes a $15 per metric ton fee on fossil fuel emissions.
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Climate change to have drastic effects on Gulf of Maine lobster and clam fisheries, studies say
New work by academic researchers details how warming waters will drive some of the state’s key commercial species north and expose others to predators.
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Views clash as DEP readies greenhouse gas reduction forced by citizen initiative
Attorneys, students and other supporters of 8% annual cuts in emissions say urgent action is needed, but industries call the proposed standards unrealistic and warn of a severe impact and business shutdowns.
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Freeport encounter with wild Arctic harp seal a bittersweet experience
Scientists aren’t sure what is driving these animals so far south, but sightings have been on the rise in recent years.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Businesses find that cutting carbon emissions also cuts costs
As Maine’s coastal waters warm and sea levels rise, companies here can’t afford to ignore climate change.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
Maine joins lawsuit over Trump plans to scrap vehicle emission standards
California officials say the standards are achievable and the EPA’s effort to roll them back is not based on any new research.
Posted inLocal & State, Science
Sens. King, Collins push for more research on ocean warming in Gulf of Maine
A letter to the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration comes after a Portland Press Herald report on record-warm water flowing into the gulf’s main entrance.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Climate change policy: Pretend it doesn’t exist
As a deep current that normally cools the Gulf of Maine reaches a record-high temperature, the White House escalates its war on science.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Science
Deep current of record-breaking warm water causes concerns for the Gulf of Maine
In the once-chilly currents that feed the highly productive gulf, Canadian researchers have measured record-high temperatures that could endanger the ecosystem.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: New pipeline not our best option for more and cheaper energy
A natural gas pipeline project could just add to our ailments – physically, socially and economically.