ME: Climate Change
Friday, September 20, 2024
ME boosts land conservation projects as climate change alters terrain
Maine officials are stepping up land conservation projects as climate change continues to alter the state's terrain. New funding from the Land for …
Clamming for workers: ME boosts aquaculture training programs
The University of Maine is helping to train the next generation of skilled aquaculture workers. Designs for a new $10 million Sustainable …
U of Maine study reveals pathways for U.S. seafood independence
A new study from the University of Maine found the nation could reduce the amount of seafood it imports and still meet consumer demand. Americans …
Protecting 'The Yellowstone of the North Atlantic' – Maine’s Cashes Ledge
Conservation groups across New England are seeking permanent protections for the Cashes Ledge Area in the Gulf of Maine. Often called the …
Two years on, Maine reaps benefits of Inflation Reduction Act
Nearly two years since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, Maine communities continue to benefit from federal funding aimed at …
ME unions applaud construction of world’s largest battery storage system
Labor leaders in Maine say the approved construction of the world's largest energy storage system will also create quality union jobs. The project …
Report: Maine’s coastal infrastructure at risk as sea levels rise
A new report is warning of threats to Maine's coastal infrastructure. From power plants and post offices to affordable housing units, the report …
New England braces for 'above-normal' hurricane season
Forecasters are warning New Englanders to prepare for an "above-normal" number of hurricanes this summer. Hurricane Beryl was already the strongest …
Federal funds boost ME high-speed EV charging network
Clean-energy advocates in Maine are applauding an expansion of the state's electric vehicle charging network. State officials recently announced the …
Climate change alters ME biodiversity as species' range shifts north
Scientists said climate change is having an unprecedented and accelerating effect on the biodiversity of plants and animals in Maine. Rising sea …
Warmer, wetter climate in Maine impacts human health, infrastructure
Scientists said Maine's climate is getting warmer and wetter, with significant implications for human health and infrastructure. Data show the 10 …
Cow feed research aims to cut ME dairies' methane emissions
New research could help Maine dairy farmers increase profits while reducing effects on the climate. Scientists said adding a plant-based essential …