Demonstrators have been stationed outside the Freeport flagship retail store for weeks, calling for the company to discourage Citibank from investing in new fossil fuel infrastructure or to divest entirely.
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Leaders see hope in tackling deadly climate change and public health problems together
Experts hope the sputtering global public health system and efforts to curb global warming through collaboration can combine to create a better system for handling the problem.
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Vermont prepared for epic flooding. It wasn’t enough
After Hurricane Irene, Vermont officials adopted new road standards and bought up houses in flood-prone areas. More still needs to be done.
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Biden’s climate law will supercharge emerging green tech globally
For every ton of CO2 avoided in the U.S. through the Inflation Reduction Act’s incentives, another 2.4 to 2.9 tons of emissions would be reduced in the rest of the world, according to a recent analysis.
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Tuesday set an unofficial record for the hottest day on Earth. Wednesday may break it.
The globe’s average temperature reached 62.9 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday, according to University of Maine scientists.
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New wood heat options come with climate trade-offs
Maine’s forests are crucial to both absorbing carbon emissions and providing alternatives to high oil costs.
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Maine businesses brainstorm how to deal with climate change as an economic issue
Over 400 businesspeople and 60 presenters gathered in Augusta to share perspectives and practices on dealing with Earth’s warming.
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Maine rivers face increasing flood threat, research shows
The Northeast is seeing some of the biggest changes in rainfall quantity and intensity, according to the National Climate Assessment.
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Biden plans to slash planet-warming pollution from power plants
A draft proposal – the EPA’s second attempt to clamp down on carbon dioxide – could be unveiled in the coming days.
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South Portland council to hear progress report on climate plan
Proposals up for consideration include a ban on gasoline-powered lawn equipment and a pay-as-you-throw trash collection program.