The Union of Concerned Scientists predicts that high-tide flooding caused by rising seas will hit critical facilities with a few years if emissions stay the same.
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As Worcester Holdings sprays pines with pesticide, Addison residents call for moratorium
But the well-known wreath company isn’t alone. An analysis found that 5 leading conservation groups have registered pesticide applicators on staff.
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Heat wave gives Maine a sneak peek at summers of the future
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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Boothbay-based Bigelow scientists detect rare sign of climate resilience
New research finds promising patterns in the menagerie of microbes at the ocean’s surface.
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Maine issues additional fish consumption limits for PFAS-tainted waters
The state has expanded existing advisories and added 4 new bodies of water to its PFAS advisory list.
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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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Hundreds of Maine households are stranded in PFAS limbo
The state says it can’t afford to mitigate PFAS issues at homes near sludge hot spots that pass state drinking water standards but fail the new federal ones.
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Midcoast residents gather in the darkness to protect amphibians
New, emerging research seeks to prove why amphibians need protection in the summer months, too.
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State expects to reach 2045 carbon neutrality goal ahead of time
Maine has met the first of its four climate goals by reducing gross greenhouse gas emissions by 30% from 1990 levels, well ahead of its 10% goal by 2020, but it has a long way to go to meet a 45% cut by 2030.
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Facing the devastation of its ash trees, Portland aims to diversify tree species
The emerald ash borer is likely to kill 500 of the city’s 600 ash trees in 5 years. While the city is working to cut them down to stop the spread, it is planting a variety of new trees to prevent another mass wipeout.