Climate change fuels an uphill arboreal march at Katahdin and other regional peaks, squeezing out rare alpine ecosystems.
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Maine’s salt marshes are at risk of disappearing, from rising sea levels and much more
A University of Maine analysis suggests a significant portion of them could be gone by the end of the century, without a lot of human intervention.
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Maine awarded $69 million grant to address climate change
Funded through the $575 million Climate-Ready Coasts initiative, Maine’s largest ever climate grant will focus on nature-based solutions, shoring up working waterfronts, and building capacity to prepare for climate change.
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Companies are reshaping operations to cope with changing climate
Companies are increasingly changing the way they do business to cope with increasingly frequent episodes of extreme weather.
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Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth, scientists say
The results from the Copernicus Climate Change Service show the planet’s average temperature on July 21 was 62.76 degrees Fahrenheit – breaking a record set only last year.
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U.S. is making progress on its climate goals – but still falling short
The annual report by the independent research firm Rhodium Group projected that the United States will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 38% to 56% below 2005 levels in 2035.
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North Yarmouth seeking residents’ input for Climate Action Plan
A community survey is underway and other opportunities will be available for the public to list their priorities for climate change mitigation strategies.
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Working waterfronts from Kittery to Eastport to receive $21.2 million for storm recovery
Gov. Janet Mills announced that 68 Maine working waterfronts will get grants of up to $2 million apiece to aid recovery from catastrophic winter storms.
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Can Maine’s coastal restaurants survive climate change?
Seasonal spots from York to Eastport have been icons on the waterfront for decades. Now, an industry known for its resilience wonders how it can ride out the coming storms.
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Midcoast artists reckon with climate change
Saving the planet has become a topic of creative debate.