Increasingly unpredictable winter temperatures have Ontario maple syrup producers concerned about how climate change will affect the industry's future, with some pushing for environmentally friendly practices to reduce the sector's carbon footprint.
With temperatures reaching into the 60s in Massachusetts — and the 40s and 50s in parts of Maine — this week, some maple syrup producers are tapping their trees and are already seeing early sap runs.
The Cornell Maple Program has seen climate change and the pandemic impact the New York maple industry, but producers have learned to adapt to this new environment.
