Ongoing research suggests that Maine’s unique oceanographic features should help keep waters suitable for lobsters, and that continued conservation measures can keep the fishery resilient against future threats.
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Posted inNation & World
Earth could soon briefly hit threatening climate threshold
The World Meteorological Organization says there’s a 50% chance that the planet’s temperature will temporarily reach 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels in at least one of the next five years.
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NOAA: Potent heat-trapping methane increases at record pace
Methane is a big contributor to climate change, leading to about a 0.9 degrees Fahrenheit increase in temperature since the 19th century.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Virtual series to guide Mainers in fight against climate change
Two local environmental groups will host a six-part speaker series on climate change this winter. Viewers can attend the talks remotely on Zoom on Thursday nights starting Jan. 6.
Posted inNation & World
Globe bounces back to nearly 2019 carbon pollution levels
At the height of the pandemic last year, emissions were down to 34.8 billion metric tons, but they’re forecast to reach 36.4 billion metric tons this year.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Letter: Support congressional bills to fight global warming
This letter is in reference to the Forum entitled “Preparing for local fallback from climate change” from Sept. 22. I would like to compliment the authors (John M. Mishler and Sigrid R.E. Fischer-Mishler) for their reflections on local and statewide responses to a warming planet, with their special emphasis on water supplies. I want to […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Officials in Northeast vow to make changes after nearly 50 deaths in Ida’s wake
Leaders in New York and New Jersey say their states must prepare for such a storm to become normal as climate change scrambles weather patterns.
Posted inNation & World
Ice shelf protecting Antarctic glacier is breaking up faster than before
The Pine Island Glacier’s ice shelf retreated by 12 miles from 2017 to 2020, according to a study published Friday.
Posted inLocal & State
Lawmakers urged to yank state investments from fossil fuel companies
Legislature weighs measure that proponents say would help combat a growing climate crisis.
Posted inNation & World
Study: Warming already baked in will blow past climate goals
The authors say the amount can be delayed if the world quickly stops emitting extra gases.