Maine isn’t used to or prepared for the heat that’s coming our way, experts say, and some communities are more vulnerable than others.
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Report lays out Maine’s latest climate projections. Here’s what you need to know.
Scientists and working groups weigh in on all aspects of climate change, from heat waves to soaring pollen counts to sea level rise, to help the Maine Climate Council set new goals for the second installment of Maine Won’t Wait, the state’s climate action plan.
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Pick-your-own strawberry farms open with a promising start
Farmers are optimistic about this season after wet weather last spring hurt the crop and business.
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‘The worst I’ve ever seen’: York County highlights storm damage, vulnerability during state commission tour
County leaders told Maine’s new Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission that they need more support to recover from devastating storms and plan for the future.
Posted inHealth, Local & State, News
Climate change is already affecting Mainers’ health, doctors say
The most direct link between climate change and public health in Maine can be found between warming temperatures and heat-related illnesses and diseases spread by ticks that no longer die off in winter.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: What about us, as Mainers, makes the climate transition tough to swallow?
Grid expansion is imperative for the state.
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Small businesses, municipalities urged to apply for portion of $35 million aid to rebuild after storms
The funding is part of a $60 million storm relief package secured by Gov. Janet Mills and lawmakers during the recent legislative session.
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Gulf of Maine had one of its hottest years in 2023, part of a worldwide trend
It was the fifth-warmest year on record for the Gulf of Maine, a body of water critical to commercial fishing and other maritime industries.
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America’s new high-risk, high-reward $20 billion climate push
The money comes from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established by President Biden’s signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Mild winter takes a toll on Maine’s outdoor sports, seasonal economy
The 2023-24 winter was devastating for the snowmobile industry and the communities that rely on visitors coming to enjoy Maine’s trails.