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PublishedAugust 19, 2023
UMaine professor’s computer model tells the story of Earth’s changing climate
Recent news coverage of the planet's record-breaking heat wave relied on the online climate visualization tool developed Sean Birkel, who is also the state climatologist.
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PublishedAugust 13, 2023
Maine’s salt marshes play key role in fight against climate change, new report says
The state has at least 84 square miles of blue carbon reservoirs, which store at least 1.7 million tons of carbon in the soil and vegetation. That much carbon is equal to the annual emissions of 1.25 million passenger cars.
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PublishedMay 19, 2023
Maine businesses brainstorm how to deal with climate change as an economic issue
Over 400 businesspeople and 60 presenters gathered in Augusta to share perspectives and practices on dealing with Earth's warming.
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PublishedMay 3, 2023
2030 Vision through the lens of 2023: CEBE presents annual climate convergence
Events next Friday will run from 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., with an evening meal and entertainment immediately following at the Alan Day Community Garden. Saturday convenes at 9 a.m. and wraps up at 4:30 p.m.
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PublishedMarch 28, 2023
South Portland Council addresses concerns over possible ban on gas-powered lawn tools
Councilors discussed the gas equipment ban and pay-as-you-throw program as part of a progress report on the city’s climate action plan.
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PublishedMarch 19, 2023
Ready to rev an electric vehicle? Maine buyers are running into roadblocks
It's not just how hard it is to find an EV amid pent-up demand; there's also tight financing and a web of complex tax credits.
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PublishedDecember 1, 2022
Mills announces $5.4 million for climate change projects, green energy jobs
Gov. Janet Mills announced the $5.4 million in new state grants on the 2nd anniversary of Maine's Climate Action Plan.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2022
Pump it up: Can you keep warm in winter with a heat pump alone?
An Efficiency Maine initiative may be changing minds about the energy-saving devices, after testing their stand-alone performance in subzero temperatures.
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