The famously zany scientist and host of the PBS series “Bill Nye the Science Guy” then aimed a blowtorch at a globe to illustrate his argument: “What I’m saying is, the planet’s on fire,” Nye said, punctuating his point with some R-rated profanity on Sunday’s episode of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
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Scientists link warming of Gulf of Maine to decline in right whales’ food supply
Copepods, the flea-like creatures the whales feed on, have sharply declined with rising water temperatures.
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Maine Senate supports studying CMP power line’s impact on climate
Supporters say the study is needed to accurately gauge how the 145-mile transmission line through western Maine would affect overall greenhouse gas emissions.
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Gov. Mills proposes climate council to pursue emissions, energy goals
Following up on earlier pledges, the governor proposes setting ambitious goals for reducing Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions and obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources.
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A family tradition for some, taking ice-out records grows in importance in warming climate
Volunteers across Maine have been keeping records of when the ice clears on the state’s lakes each spring, a century-old tradition now being used to assess the impact of climate change.
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Janet Mills vows more than just hot air on climate change
Governor says she’ll fight to preserve the Maine she loves.
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Climate bills call for Maine to reduce emissions to 80% below 1990 levels
Seven hours of testimony provide a glimpse into the scope and impact of proposals to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, factories and motor vehicles.
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White House ends talks on mileage standards with California, opening door to court battle
President Trump has challenged the state’s practice of setting its own rules, which it has done since the 1970s.