Maine can change the debate on climate change

Climate change is, in fact, happening. We will not waste time debating its well-documented existence, and neither should policymakers.

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Seismic pressures

Perhaps we should be looking at more research, rather than trumpeting more seismic work.

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The Guardian view on warming oceans: A rising toll

We have barely begun to explore our seas, but our impact is felt on both humans and marine life.

www.theguardian.com

Armyworms–the caterpillars from hell–are back

Some of the problems we now face, including the fall armyworms, are induced by changing weather patterns as a result of climate change.

www.daily-mail.co.zm

On climate change, Mitt Romney has an opportunity to lead

In contrast to many in his party, Romney is a firm believer in climate change. Separating him further from a significant number of his GOP colleagues, he also believes that humans are contributing to it.

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Don't let climate change wreck WV tourism

When it comes to the state economy, tourism has always been something West Virginia could point to as a plus, aside from the state's heavy reliance on extraction industries like coal and natural gas.

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While climate change hits Texas, Cornyn tweets

Two tweets this week remind us of how little Texas' senior senator has done to address risks of warming.

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Resolve to take action on climate change

On an issue this massive — one that is best addressed by state, national and international coordination — it may seem as those individuals cannot play a substantial role in affecting change.

pilotonline.com

Stop propping up coal

It’s well past time Congress stood up to President Donald Trump and his administration as they continue their march to undermine the environment and Americans’ health to benefit the coal industry.

www.columbian.com

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s tenure was a national disgrace

President Donald Trump announced last week that Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke would be resigning at the end of 2018. And while even ardent supporters Antonio Pacheco, our West Coast Editor, sounds off on outgoing Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and his scandal-ridden tenure.

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Australia must lead fight to save whales

Japan, a country which in many other ways is a model global citizen, has a political obsession with the ghastly pursuit.

www.smh.com.au

The drugs we eat - Chemicals on farms end up on your plate

If we are what we eat then we should have a far better understanding of how a turkey becomes, in less than five months, such a splendid bird or how a farmed salmon glows Barbie doll pink.

www.irishexaminer.com

2018: The year things fell apart - or the year the tide turned?

The Trump administration and its corporate cronies seemed determined to roll back every environmental protection, but next year is the start of a new story.

therevelator.org

While climate talks continue, there is hope

The agreement struck in Poland is not strong enough, but the UN process is all we have.

www.theguardian.com

Ryan Zinke, Into the Sunset

The secretary of the Interior departs under a cascade of ethics investigations.

www.nytimes.com

Amid dark news on climate change, Deutch bill offers spark of hope

After a year of rising floodwaters and record forest fires, it has been distressing to watch the United States attend last week's U.N. climate conference in Poland and deliver a rousing defense of – wait for it -- fossil fuels.

www.palmbeachpost.com

Illinois' waterways, Donald Trump and protecting the environment

The flood of contaminants would be sure to work its way into Downstate public drinking water; state lawmakers must take action to stop this.

chicago.suntimes.com