climate change

Informational signs containing information on climate change, ecology and Native American history have been removed from Maine's Acadia National Park, one of the country's most popular national parks. Many national parks are seeing similar actions.

Over 250 wildfires burned across Maine in August, more than twice the average number for the month. But climate change could escalate the fire threat, and some communities are preparing for a future clouded by flames, smoke and ash.

While some parts of Maine saw rain over the weekend, drought conditions are still in effect. They're affecting all types of crops — from apples to potatoes to wild blueberries. But the biggest challenge may be for farmers who grow hay to feed their livestock.

Researchers at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences are part of an international team studying how zooplankton may contribute to carbon storage.

Local families and visitors also sought relief at a public splash pad in Deering Oaks Park.

Since President Trump took office in January, environmental information, including climate-related data has been scrubbed from some federal agency websites. While scientists and policymakers are concerned about disappearing data, it also disrupts teachers' lesson planning.

Some of Maine's youngest climate activists rallied at the legislature and exchanged ideas at a statewide summit.

The Gulf of Maine Research Institute says other parts of the North Atlantic warmed more quickly but, overall, the Gulf of Maine has warmed at triple the rate of the world' oceans over the last four decades.

Many ice skaters said this month has brought some of the best conditions they'd ever seen.

The legislation to boost emergency communications, flood management and fund local governments and homeowners has received bipartisan support.