Maine’s congressional delegation should resist efforts to roll back environmental policies that have helped to reduce mercury intake.
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Portland forum will examine effects of climate change on Bayside
Rising sea levels are already affecting the low-lying area during storms and unusually high tides, officials say.
Trump has been elected, so what’s next for sustainability?
Mainers who have dedicated their careers to science and environmental advocacy offer their thoughts, and a call to action.
Trump adviser says NASA’s ‘politically correct’ climate-change research should be axed
Leaders in Earth and climate sciences voice objections to Bob Walker’s stance.
How shrinking sea ice in the Arctic could affect winter in Maine
Record low amounts of sea ice are happening this fall across the northernmost reaches of the globe.
Nations reaffirm deal on climate, despite unclear U.S. support
Whether Donald Trump will keep his country’s vow to reduce emissions looms over negotiations.
Is Portland, or any place, a place to avoid climate change? That’s a dream
The New York Times wrongly depicts our city and others as safe havens from the impacts of polluting the planet.
M.D. Harmon: Let’s take time to understand the implications of Tuesday’s vote
We must begin immediately to address the great problems that confront us.
In post-fact society, emotions and ideology increasingly squelch scientific evidence
The candidates in next week’s election offer stark differences on turning back climate change.
We could all breathe easier by reducing greenhouse gas emissions
We urge the DEP and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to consider an annual cap reduction of at least 5 percent.