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.

What has the Inflation Reduction Act done for Maine’s climate so far?

The biggest benefits provided to Mainers by the landmark law so far are the federal electric vehicle and heat pump tax credits that became available in January.

Maine pledges to install 175,000 more heat pumps by 2027

Maine met its goal to install 100,000 heat pumps two years ahead of schedule. So Gov. Janet Mills is raising the bar, hoping that general state and federal incentives will help Maine lower heating bills and meet its climate goals.

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.

Local surf spot under threat from climate change, national group says

But local surfers say other human threats, like overcrowding and lack of beach access, pose bigger threat to Higgins Beach in Scarborough.

‘Focus on opportunities’: Western Maine sees benefits in tackling climate change

One year in, Maine’s climate plan moving forward, fueled by unexpected federal windfall

Gov. Mills marked the occasion by announcing new initiatives to help towns and cities help meet the Maine Climate Council's plan and her goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% by 2030.

On Earth Day, Gov. Mills announces $500,000 grant program for clean-energy startups

Gov. Janet Mills unveiled the competitive grant program on the same day that the Biden administration announced major climate-related goals for the U.S.

‘Green bank’ envisioned to help fund a clean-energy transition in Maine

Green banks leverage public funds to attract private investment and are used to raise money to combat the effects of climate change.

Mills unveils 4-year climate action plan, makes plea for urgent action

The governor's plan draws the attention of President-elect Biden's climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, who said Maine could set an example for the nation if the state follows the plan.