Mid-Coast Audubon is continuing its nature talk series in partnership with Camden Public Library. The upcoming event, scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15, will take place virtually via Zoom. David Govatski, a naturalist and author, will discuss pyrocene, a term used to describe the human use of fire and how it impacts the planet. […]
A new study found seasonal snowpacks throughout New England have shrunk significantly over the past 40 years due to human-driven climate change. Researchers at Dartmouth College say snowpacks have declined between 10% and 20% each decade. Alex Gottlieb, a doctoral candidate at Dartmouth College, said by the end of the 21st century, the region could be close to snow-free in March. .
The U.S. is reconsidering its use of liquefied natural gas. While it has long been touted as a "clean alternative" to fossil fuels like coal, it has similar impacts in terms of emissions. .
A New York bill would mandate teaching climate change in the classroom. The proposed bill would establish climate-change courses for all public elementary and secondary schools. It also would provide professional learning opportunities for teachers so they have a better understanding of this subject. .