Record sea ice melt in Antarctica doomed thousands of penguin chicks to a watery grave

Using satellite imagery, researchers found that four of five observed emperor penguin colonies in the Bellingshausen Sea region experienced 'catastrophic breeding failure,' meaning that no chicks born in 2022 are believed to have survived.

Scientists see long-term hope for Maine’s lobster fishery despite warming waters

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.

‘Code red’: UN scientists warn of worsening global warming

The authoritative Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, which calls climate change clearly human-caused and “an established fact,” makes more precise and warmer forecasts for the 21st century.

Fly fishing offers quiet, calm of the Maine outdoors

“Warmer waters, decreased levels of dissolved oxygen and higher salinity will modify habitats and affect the distribution of saltwater species and their ability to reproduce,” according to Fly Fishers International.

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.

Carbon Cash Back resolution introduced in county towns

Chesterville resident Cynthia Stancioff explains the concept behind carbon pricing and the resolution circulating throughout Franklin County.

2020: It was the warmest year on record for the planet, and for Maine

Lawmakers urged to yank state investments from fossil fuel companies

Legislature weighs measure that proponents say would help combat a growing climate crisis.

Mainers take to ‘anxiety baking’ to cope in uncertain times

With bad news coming from seemingly every corner – Washington, Wall Street, the environment – some breadmaking, cooking and consuming food is in order.

On global warming, it's mission impossible