BANGOR DAILY NEWS • October 14, 2020
In February, the Maine Climate Council Scientific and Technical subcommittee released a scientific assessment on climate change and its effects in Maine. According to the subcommittee, “it is likely that sea level in Maine will rise between 3 and 5 feet by the year 2100.” Whether it’s in response to warming winters or rising seas, understanding and acting on the impacts of climate change is not just about protecting the environment, but about preserving livelihoods — for individuals, for businesses and for entire communities.