Attorney General Aaron Frey said he intends to hold the companies accountable for concealing knowledge about the consequences of fossil fuels.
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Guest column: Sen. Collins a champion for Maine’s coastal towns
Last winter, we saw firsthand the havoc rising sea levels and superstorms can wreak along our coastline and flood-prone areas. Maine’s coastal communities are increasingly facing a pressing challenge, and our state’s energy infrastructure, already vulnerable to extreme weather events, faces growing demands for modernization and sustainability. In response, Maine has emerged as a leader […]
UN talks in disarray as rough draft deal for climate cash is rejected by developing nations
As nerves frayed and the clock ticked, negotiators from rich and poor nations were huddled in one room Saturday during overtime United Nations climate talks.
Bath City Council unanimously passes climate action plan
After a short discussion of a plan years in the making, the City Council passed the Resilient Bath Climate Action and Resiliency Plan.
New England states’ renewable energy push blasted as too costly by free-market advocates
Clean energy supporters and environmentalists pushed back, calling the conservative groups’ conclusions inaccurate and misleading.
Kennebunk, Kennebunkport begin work on floodproofing
The towns heard a presentation from engineering firms at a joint meeting last week.
Portland City Council votes to establish climate action fund
The fund would pay for projects that would reduce the city’s carbon emissions.
Another Outer Banks home falls into the ocean. More are still at risk.
The home in Rodanthe, North Carolina, collapsed into the sea after a powerful coastal storm swept through the area Thursday night.
Commission urges Maine to prepare for next round of severe winter storms
Extreme weather that caused inland and coastal flooding last winter spurred the report issued Tuesday with recommendations about how to prepare for more storms.
Here’s how Biden is racing to Trump-proof his climate legacy
Multiple agencies are working to finalize environmental rules and policies before Donald Trump’s inauguration.