climate change

Published
June 15, 2022

Floods leave Yellowstone landscape ‘dramatically changed’

In just days, heavy rain and rapid snowmelt caused a dramatic flood that may forever alter the human footprint on the park's terrain and the communities that have grown around it.
Published
June 14, 2022

Yellowstone flooding prompts 10,000 to flee national park

Superintendent Cam Sholly said the visitors were asked to leave after roads and bridges washed out and power was knocked out from heavy rains and snow melt.
Published
June 14, 2022

Five towns partner with GPCOG for climate solution funds

Cumberland, Yarmouth, Freeport, North Yarmouth and Brunswick, working with Greater Portland Council of Governments, will apply for a state grant to help meet their climate goals.
Published
June 12, 2022

Peat is an excellent growing medium for garden plants. But its use threatens the global environment

The mining of peat hastens climate change.
Published
June 10, 2022

Letter: Teen activist short-sighted on fossil fuel industry

Published
May 31, 2022

Yarmouth teen activist wins a Brookie for climate work

Anna Siegel, recognized for her leadership roles in statewide youth groups, spearheaded successful passage of a bill in the Legislature for the state to divest of its assets in the fossil fuel industry.
Published
May 27, 2022

Our View: U.S. Senate running short on time to solve our biggest problems

Systemic challenges are taking lives and putting our planet in peril, and so far the Senate has been unable to answer the call.
Published
May 23, 2022

Sustainably Speaking: Taking action with others can battle despair
Published
May 20, 2022

Commentary: Say ‘no’ to the fantasy of another comeback for nuclear power

Our energy future should consist of modern solar, wind, battery and LED-efficiency technologies, not nuclear reactors.
Published
May 18, 2022

Our View: Maine isn’t the West, but wildfires still a risk

Climate change is altering the state’s seasons, and it could make our forests more vulnerable.