climate change
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PublishedSeptember 24, 2023
Commentary: Maine Clean Trucks proposal carries major economic and environmental benefits
The rule is reasonable and not one-size-fits-all; it will never rush a zero-emission vehicle into a heavy-duty job it’s not ready for.
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PublishedSeptember 21, 2023
Commentary: The Panama Canal is running dry. That’s the United States’ fault – and problem
A dwindling freshwater supply after a 20-year drought pits Panamanians’ need for drinking water against global demand for shipping. U.S. voters are key to the solution.
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PublishedSeptember 20, 2023
UN chief warns of ‘gates of hell’ in climate summit, but carbon polluting nations stay silent
The only countries that touted their efforts – 'first movers and doers,' the United Nations called them – were responsible for just one-ninth of the world's annual carbon pollution.
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PublishedSeptember 19, 2023
Yarmouth Town Council hears updates on climate change initiatives
Three new state laws are "big wins," Rep. Art Bell says, and a local task force should have a draft of a climate action plan ready in November.
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PublishedSeptember 18, 2023
Brunswick officials seek public input for climate action plan
Brunswick was awarded a $50,000 state grant to develop a plan to reduce emissions and address climate change.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Tens of thousands march to kick off climate summit, demanding end to planet-warming fossil fuels
Crowds of protesters in New York City kicked off a week of demonstrations seeking to end the use of coal, oil and natural gas blamed for climate change.
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PublishedSeptember 17, 2023
Maine Voices: How can climate denialism withstand these extreme weather events?
The whole East Coast lies in a meteorological shooting gallery for hurricanes. And yet.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Climate change could bring more storms like Hurricane Lee to New England
Climate scientists say that storms like Hurricane Lee could become more common in the future as the Gulf of Maine and other bodies of water rapidly warm.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
Portland’s minimum wage jumps to $21 an hour because of storm
Gov. Janet Mills' declaration in advance of Hurricane Lee triggers a city law that includes a hazard pay clause bumping up Portland's minimum wage by 50% during a state of emergency.
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2023
How hard will Hurricane Lee hit New England? The cold North Atlantic may decide
New England will feel some effects from Hurricane Lee but is usually protected from the worst of a hurricane’s wrath by the cold waters of the North Atlantic.
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