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The world’s climate adaptation funds must adapt to address the ways that climate change is deepening state fragility. By Ray Salvatore Jennings and Paul Andrew Mayewski Published on Jun 25, 2026 Introduction Yemen is one of the world’s most fragile states. A decade of war has fractured authority, degraded infrastructure, and left millions dependent on […]

North Atlantic ‘cold blob’ signals slowdown in key ocean currents By Kathryn Carley – Producer  Jul 15, 2026 Greenland is losing ice mass at an average rate of about 266 billion tons per year, according to NASA. The resulting sea level rise threatens Maine’s more than 3,400 miles of coastline with increased flooding, erosion and wildlife habitat […]

By Lazaro Gamio, Zach Levitt and Erin McCann Updated June 24, 2026 at 8:33 a.m. Intense heat has contributed to record-breaking summer temperatures around the globe in recent years. Here’s the latest forecast, and where it’s expected to be warmer than usual. London Rome FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY ITALY POLAND ROMANIA SPAIN SWEDEN UKRAINE U.K. […]

BY BEN TRACY, SENIOR CLIMATE CORRESPONDENT ON ASSIGNMENT FOR CLIMATE CENTRAL https://www.google.com/url?q=https://glaciers.nichols.edu/&source=gmail&ust=1782315784837000&usg=AOvVaw3eZVNniJq3yuYcbBAWPaWs For over 40 years, glaciologist Dr. Mauri Pelto and his daughter, climate artist Jill Pelto, have hiked deep into Washington’s North Cascades to document vanishing glaciers—on foot. On assignment for Climate Central, correspondent Ben Tracy follows their latest expedition on Mt. Baker, blending […]

James P Kennett, Paul A. Mayewski, Andrei V. Kurbatov, Wendy S Wolbach, Douglas C. Introne, Michael Handley, Malcolm A. LeCompte, Christopher R. Moore, Gunther Kletetschka, A. Victor Adedeji, Joshua J. Razink, Julie E. Chouinard, Jesus Paulo L. Perez, Brian Van Devener, Randy C Polson, Tim Witwer, Teresa M. Eaton, Matthew J. Valente, David B Lanning, […]

At the University of Maine, 41 faculty members have received tenure and/or promotion or just-cause protection status and promotion effective July 1, 2026, or September 1, 2026. The annual announcement recognizes outstanding achievement in teaching, scholarship and research, and community engagement. Tenure for 17 of the faculty members was approved by the University of Maine […]

CommonwealthPublic Health, Climate Crises, and the Origins of the Modern We!fare State ALEXANDER F. MORETIMELY LESSONS FOR TODAY’S HEALTH AND CLIMATE CRISES ROOTED IN THE ORIGINS OF A GOVERNMENT’S PROVISION FOR THE COMMON GOOD The question of whether a government should take care of its people-preparing and investing in public health, welfare, and resilience policies-is […]

University of Maine ecology professor Brian McGill has been named a 2026 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow, one of the highest honors in the scientific community. AAAS Fellows are a group of scientists, engineers and innovators recognized for their achievements across disciplines, from research, teaching and technology, to administration in academia, […]

Written by adminPublished Mar 08, 2026 | Last Updated Mar 08, 2026 The environment law provides the necessary legal frameworks in addressing the issue of climate change. Other areas that are regulated under environmental laws including the air quality, water management, waste regulation, land use and biodiversity protection are directly affected by climate change, or […]

The Harold W. Borns, Jr. Symposium is an annual event that features presentations and discussion by Climate Change Institute graduate students and faculty on emerging research and topics related to global environmental change. Save the Date for 2026 The 33th Annual Harold W. Borns, Jr. Symposium will be held on April 15-16, 2026 at the […]