Unusually warm and mostly snow-free, the past few months have continued a long-term trend consistent with a warming planet.
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U.S. files first criminal charges for smuggling of greenhouse gases
A San Diego man is arrested for brings HFCs – hydrofluorocarbons – into the U.S. One expert calls it a ‘climate crime.’
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U.S., Philippines pay highest economic price for climate-fueled weather
The 10 countries where floods and storms leave the biggest dent in GDP are identified in a new Swiss Re report.
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Climate experts say it’s time for Maine to prep for more floods like those that hit this winter
Climate change is forecast to bring more hurricanes to the Northeast as waters warm, some scientists say. Worldwide, sea levels have risen faster since 1900.
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Google wants to help track methane polluters spotted from space
The goal is to better identify opportunities to reduce emissions and unlock more aggressive climate action from governments and fossil fuel operators, many of which have committed to significant cuts by 2030.
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Storms, flooding heighten concerns about Maine’s stormwater pollution
The intense rainstorms in December and January washed a soup of various pollutants into Casco Bay and other coastal waters.
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Intertidal: Preparing for a future with climate change
As the coast of Maine begins the recovery process following the two recent storms, there are a lot of questions about how to prepare for the future. The conversations are taking place from the highest level down to the most local. The topics of adaptation and preparation are not new ones and many of the […]
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Climate change has brought more extreme rain, snow to Maine
Sea level rise remains a top concern as the climate warms, but the increasing frequency of outsized precipitation is already having statewide impacts.
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Climate protesters join Black Friday crowd in downtown Freeport
Bill Rixon and Third Act Maine continue their demonstration outside L.L. Bean, opposing the Maine outdoors brand’s partnership with Citibank.
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Electrical grids aren’t keeping up with the green energy push. That could risk climate goals.
There’s a long line of renewable projects waiting for the green light to connect to the grid.