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Green crabs are thriving, but soft-shell clams are at risk in warming ocean waters

Green crabs are thriving, but soft-shell clams are at risk in warming ocean waters

Maine's Changing Climate

Green crabs are thriving, but soft-shell clams are at risk in warming ocean waters

Maine's Changing Climate

Martens are showing researchers how healthy Maine's forests are

By preserving the marten habitat, up to 11 other crucial species will be protected, UMaine researchers say.
Maine's Changing Climate

Farmers and scientists look to make peaches next cash crop in Maine

As our climate changes, farmers are adding the fruit to orchards. Meanwhile, UMaine scientists search for the best variety for the region.
Local News

Portland expands composting program after 'overwhelming' popularity

The city started the free program on Earth Day 2021, offering five drop-off locations.
Maine's Changing Climate

The potential cost of solar expansion in Maine

Critics have said higher rate prices would be spread across all ratepayers and force customer costs up.
News

Why expanding solar could cost Mainers more

Critics have said higher rate prices could be spread across all ratepayers and force customer costs up.
Maine's Changing Climate

Allergy season in Maine longer with warming climate

The growing season is about a week longer now than in previous years. Earlier blooms result in an earlier start to seasonal sniffles.
Maine's Changing Climate

Climate change is worsening the spread of browntail moths in Maine

The increased spread of the insect can in part be traced to climate change.
Maine's Changing Climate

Climate change likely worsening spread of browntail moths

The increased spread of the insect can in part be traced to climate change.
Maine's Changing Climate

Maine scientists on Everest hike shine light on climate crisis

“It's like putting the final nail in the coffin."
Maine's Changing Climate

Climate change may be drawing right whales out of the Gulf of Maine

The average temperatures of the Gulf of Maine are rising, which in turn has cut into the right whales' food supply.
Environment

Solar companies see renewed interest amid rising energy costs

"You get a really strong long-term return on a solar investment, and you also do a great job reducing your carbon pollution."