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Rising seas are a growing issue for island communities across Maine, where infrastructure such as ferry docks, fishing piers and boatyards is a lifeline that makes it possible to live miles away from the mainland — but also a major vulnerability as climate change causes the oceans to rise and triggers stronger storms.
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With extra insulation and lots of sun, a passive house in the town of Hope is able to maintain an indoor temperature of around 70 degrees without the use of a furnace.