The sustainability fellowship program was launched last year to train the next generation of leaders and build an official sustainability network in southern Maine.
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Landmark climate change case opens at top UN court as island nations fear rising seas
The UN General Assembly asked the International Court of Justice last year for an opinion on ‘the obligations of States in respect of climate change.’
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Your Land: The large and the little — climate and you
First, let’s dispense with a common objection: Our climate is dynamic; it changes, and always will. So, why the headlines about climate change? And why is our town (and many towns around it) working to slow that change, to diminish its effects? Why are we on the verge of adopting a Climate Action Plan as […]
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Outfitting New England’s highest peak to give a sneak peek at Maine’s weather
The expansion of the Mount Washington weather network will provide real-time data for skiers, hikers and skaters heading to New Hampshire, but it will also help improve Maine forecasts and preview storm systems heading into the Pine Tree State.
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UMaine building statewide network of weather stations
The 26 automated stations will be installed throughout the state to improve forecasts and severe weather alerts, and to help farmers and foresters manage weather-related risks.
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Local climate action planning on the rise in communities across Maine
While governments are responding to climate change at the global, national and state levels, local officials are identifying opportunities and responding to threats that are unique to their communities.
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Key takeaways from Maine’s new climate action plan
The updated plan to be released Thursday sets new targets for energy efficiency and aims to ensure that all Maine residents benefit from the state’s responses to climate change.
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Maine has shifted its strategy to expand electric heat pump use to the entire house. So far, it’s working.
A move to install electric heat pumps for the entire house instead of individual rooms has drawn strong interest from homeowners who are increasingly taking advantage of rebates.
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Maine Youth for Climate Justice launches podcast promoting offshore wind
Understanding the climate crisis is tough. Maine Youth for Climate Justice (MYCJ) has turned to audio production to help educate the public on the problems and potential solutions.
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Maine Climate Council skips green hydrogen, for now, and leans into EVs
Maine Won’t Wait 2.0, which is due out next month, is relying on getting 150,000 electric passenger vehicles on the road by 2030 to meet the state’s emissions target of lowering 1990 greenhouse gas levels by 45%.