Editorial: Commitment to climate action must come from the state and national level

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • November 12, 2021

Excuse our skepticism that the United States, China or any other major carbon emitter is going to make big changes because of the climate talks in Scotland. Climate change, and its consequences, are a clear and present problem, for the U.S. and the rest of the world. But, in addition to looking to global conferences for answers, action is likely to be more local. Lawmakers, in Augusta and Washington, should continue to take bold action, regardless of international agreements.