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Are EVs more likely to catch fire than gas-powered cars?

Are EVs more likely to catch fire than gas-powered cars?

Maine's Changing Climate

Are EVs more likely to catch fire than gas-powered cars?

South Portland

South Portland offers Electric Tool Library

South Portland's Electric Tool Library offers free rentals of expensive equipment for sustainable living.
Fisheries

What happened to Maine's once-robust sea urchin industry?

In the '90s Maine sea urchin value was second to lobster. Then they vanished. Now those who still hold their licenses fear they're the last of a generation.
Maine's Changing Climate

Climate ambassadors program sees growth in Maine

One climate ambassador talks about her experience on Mount Desert Island.
Maine's Changing Climate

Research: More known about 'beneficial' bugs that can save crops from pests

The UNH research looked deeper at what planting practices attract certain species that eat aphids.
Maine's Changing Climate

Maine climate change protections for ocean and beaches rank top in US, study finds

The Surfrider Foundation's 2022 State of the Beach report ranked Maine tied with Maryland and California with the top score of 11 out of 12 possible points.
Maine's Changing Climate

Maine climate change protections for ocean and beaches rank top in US, study finds

The Surfrider Foundation's 2022 State of the Beach report ranked Maine tied with Maryland and California with the top score of 11 out of 12 possible points.
Maine's Changing Climate

UMaine jumpstarts research on how blueberries react to climate change

Researchers will be taking notes in upcoming years to learn more about Maine's staple.
Maine's Changing Climate

Maine's Changing Climate: Would the Earth still be warming without us?

There's no doubt the planet has been rapidly warming. But how much of that is man-made versus natural?
Climate Science

Food waste reduction helps climate change

Experts say food waste in the U.S. produces the same carbon emissions as 42 coal-fired power plants.
Politics

Lawmakers reintroduce Green New Deal legislation

Lawmakers say it will tackle pollution and the climate crisis while also strengthening public infrastructure and bring jobs to Americans.
Maine's Changing Climate

Gas-powered lawn tools generate a surprising carbon footprint

Despite their small size, gas-powered lawn tools emit a large amount of pollution.