Three new state laws are “big wins,” Rep. Art Bell says, and a local task force should have a draft of a climate action plan ready in November.
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Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick officials seek public input for climate action plan
Brunswick was awarded a $50,000 state grant to develop a plan to reduce emissions and address climate change.
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Posted inNation & World, News
Tens of thousands march to kick off climate summit, demanding end to planet-warming fossil fuels
Crowds of protesters in New York City kicked off a week of demonstrations seeking to end the use of coal, oil and natural gas blamed for climate change.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: How can climate denialism withstand these extreme weather events?
The whole East Coast lies in a meteorological shooting gallery for hurricanes. And yet.
Posted inLocal & State, New England, News
Climate change could bring more storms like Hurricane Lee to New England
Climate scientists say that storms like Hurricane Lee could become more common in the future as the Gulf of Maine and other bodies of water rapidly warm.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Portland’s minimum wage jumps to $21 an hour because of storm
Gov. Janet Mills’ declaration in advance of Hurricane Lee triggers a city law that includes a hazard pay clause bumping up Portland’s minimum wage by 50% during a state of emergency.
Posted inNew England, News
How hard will Hurricane Lee hit New England? The cold North Atlantic may decide
New England will feel some effects from Hurricane Lee but is usually protected from the worst of a hurricane’s wrath by the cold waters of the North Atlantic.
Posted inLocal & State, Nation & World, New England
Climate change takes habitat from big fish, the ocean’s key predators
Sharply warming water temperatures may push large fish such as sharks and tunas farther and farther north.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Upcoming exhibit depicts artists’ ocean connections and concerns
Three Maine artists hope their show, “Alight on the Rocky Shores: This is not an exhibition on lighthouses,” will promote protection of a vulnerable environment.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The Gulf Stream meets the Gulf of Maine. How do we adjust?
A variety of Maine-based organizations are working hard to prepare for the drastic change caused by warming waters.