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New legislation charts Maine’s pathway to 100% clean energy by 2040
Maine’s current renewable energy policies saved ratepayers $21.5 million between 2011 and 2022, according to testimony from the state.
Conditions are perfect in the Maine woods for moose-killing ticks
Changes in Maine’s North Woods have caused tick populations to boom, killing off large numbers of moose calves and worrying scientists who are experimenting with ways to preserve the health of the iconic animal.
With sunshine and batteries, Maine oyster growers are starting to electrify their operations
But the transition has been aided by federal support, which is at risk.
Paper mills in Maine and across the U.S. releasing more greenhouse gases than federal data shows
As the Trump administration eyes rollbacks on industrial emissions limits, a new report claims that paper mills are already dirtier than they appear.
NOAA forecasts hotter than normal summer
Heat extremes are expected to become more common as the climate warms, according to experts.
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