Maine, Climate Change

Maine Becomes the Latest State to Sue Oil Companies Over Climate Change
In a new lawsuit, the state’s attorney general claims oil companies deceived the public about fossil fuel products’ contributions to climate change.
Maine AG files lawsuit against big oil companies over climate change
Maine's Attorney General is taking big oil companies to court. He says it's because of decades of deceit that have resulted in the devastating consequences of climate change. Also read: Maine 72-hour waiting period for gun purchases violates 2nd Amendment,
Maine sues oil companies over impact of fossil fuels on climate
Maine on Tuesday became the latest state to sue major oil companies including Exxon Mobil and BP and accuse them of deceiving the public about the role fossil fuels have played in causing climate change.
Maine sues energy companies, saying they failed to warn about climate change
Maine on Tuesday sued several big players in the energy industry over accusations they developed fossil fuel products despite knowing about the damage to the climate caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
AG Frey sues fossil fuel companies for deceiving Mainers about climate change
Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey is suing fossil fuel companies for deceiving Mainers about how their products contributed to climate change. Frey is looking to hold Exxon, Shell, Chevron, BP, Sunoco and the American Petroleum Institute accountable for failing to warn consumers and concealing their knowledge of the consequences increased use of fossil fuels can
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The world’s new climate era is better — and worse — for the planet
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Vanessa Kerry is on a mission to make the health care system resilient to climate change
Climate change is exacerbating health disparities around the world, says Seed Global Health founder Vanessa Kerry ...
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Climate change in Diné Bikéyah: a crisis of land, water, and wildlife
As climate change impacts Diné Bikéyah, residents and environmental experts are grappling with its far-reaching consequences, ...
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Some of Donald Trump’s first steps on climate change when he enters the White House will send a message that the federal ...
How will climate change impact Florida’s Everglades? Gators may be a key gauge
We know climate change is affecting other species, so we need to get ready to see how it affects the species we have here in ...
'We can overcome climate change': Richard Branson says young people should not be down about the future
Sir Richard Branson made the comments as he announced a partnership with the We Are Family Foundation, set up by musician ...
Americans will throw out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving. Here’s how it fuels climate change
The United Nations estimates that up to 10% of all human-produced greenhouse gases are generated by food loss and waste. That ...
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How to take climate change out of the culture wars
Dislodging climate change from the culture wars might feel nearly impossible. But scientists have found ways to talk about ...
Athletes see climate change as threatening their sports and their health. Some are speaking up
Pragnya Mohan has been a professional triathlete for nearly a decade, but summers in her native India are now so hot that she ...
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Climate change threatens Florida’s scrub-jay, study finds
The Florida scrub-jay, found only in the state’s scrubby flatwoods, is emblematic of the challenges many species face under ...
Transforming the Landscape to Help Fight Climate Change
The Linear Urban Forest concept would create greener space within densely populated urban areas. This would ultimately aid in ...
Climate change goosed hurricane wind strength by 18 mph since 2019, study says
A new study says human-caused climate change made Atlantic hurricanes about 18 mph stronger in the last six years.