Can Offshore Wind Energy Coexist With Maine's Lobster Industry? Attempt Underway
Researchers at the University of Maine are attempting to work ahead to prevent problems between one of Maine’s heritage industries and a new clean energy sector. Over the past several years, Maine lob...
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From Portland to Miami, Climate Change Threatens Local Tourism
For small tourism businesses across the U.S., climate change is fundamentally shifting the experiences and sites they’re able to offer clientele. “We’re seeing ski destinations without snow in the win... -
Researchers Hope to See More Puffin Chicks in Maine This Summer
In Maine, researchers are seeing puffins begin to arrive at islands after what they call an “unsettling” year in 2021. According to Dr. Donald Lyons, director of conservation science for t... -
Researchers Hope to See Maine's Puffin Population Rebound
Last year researchers saw some of the worst conditions since puffin restoration efforts began decades ago. This year, they’re hoping to see the birds adapt to the warming climate.
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When It Comes to Climate Change, MBTA is Being Proactive
When it comes to climate change, the MBTA is planning for the future. The agency is looking 20 to 30 years down the road. When a big winter storm flooded the Long Wharf area in Boston in 2018, it sent...
