Maine Senate supports studying CMP power line’s impact on climate

Supporters say the study is needed to accurately gauge how the 145-mile transmission line through western Maine would affect overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Gov. Mills proposes climate council to pursue emissions, energy goals

Following up on earlier pledges, the governor proposes setting ambitious goals for reducing Maine's greenhouse gas emissions and obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources.

A family tradition for some, taking ice-out records grows in importance in warming climate

Volunteers across Maine have been keeping records of when the ice clears on the state's lakes each spring, a century-old tradition now being used to assess the impact of climate change.

Janet Mills vows more than just hot air on climate change

Governor says she'll fight to preserve the Maine she loves.

Bates College students strike for climate awareness

Climate bills call for Maine to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels

Seven hours of testimony provide a glimpse into the scope and impact of proposals to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, factories and motor vehicles.

Mills sets goal to fight climate change: 100% renewable electricity by 2050

Outlining an ambitious agenda for Maine, she joins a coalition of governors who embrace the aims of the Paris accord.

White House ends talks on mileage standards with California, opening door to court battle

President Trump has challenged the state's practice of setting its own rules, which it has done since the 1970s.

Rep. Pingree invites climate-change whistleblower to State of the Union

Falmouth native Joel Clement says Interior Department officials retaliated against him in 2017 for his outspoken comments on the threat posed by climate change.

Sea-level rise hurting Maine’s waterfront real estate values

A study released this week show Maine lost about $70 million in appreciated waterfront property values from 2005 to 2017.