A climate change glossary of terms

Gov. Mills wants Maine carbon-neutral by 2045. What will that take?

For this richly forested state, it may not take much beyond previously announced greenhouse gas cuts.

When teens ask ‘How dare you?’ politicians should take notice

As sea levels rise, coastal communities grapple with cost of adapting

Municipal leaders and planners gather in Belfast to discuss how to pay for the costly infrastructure projects needed to better protect their communities in the future.

Harpswell sees roads, a bridge at risk as sea levels rise

The town has 216 miles of coastline, and 20% of its land is within 250 feet of the water.

‘We’re all in big trouble’: Climate panel sees a dire future

A massive new international science report paints an ever-grimmer report about climate change and the world's oceans and ice.

Gov. Mills discusses climate change with European officials, U.S. governors

Maine's governor meets with European climate leaders, Brazilian regional officials and other U.S. governors to discuss how states can help the nation meet Paris climate targets.

Read Gov. Mills’ speech to the UN General Assembly

Maine's governor commits the state to going carbon neutral by 2045.

In address, Gov. Mills vows Maine will be carbon neutral by 2045, and challenges others

The only U.S. elected official to address the climate summit, Janet Mills announced an executive order aimed at making Maine's economy carbon neutral.

The climate crisis hits home in Central and Western Maine