PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • December 20, 2022
We’re already seeing so many impacts from global warming, much sooner than expected. In Maine we’re seeing noticeable changes. Sea-level rise, warming in the Gulf of Maine, more tick-borne illnesses and more. While fusion is exciting to think about, I urge people not to get distracted. We have lots of options like reducing deforestation, increasing renewable-energy production, electrifying everything, making our homes energy efficient and regenerative agriculture. These are much more likely to help us address climate change in the short term. ~ Erica Bartlett, Portland