BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 4, 2022
Heritage industries in Maine — fishing, forestry, farming and tourism — are being damaged by climate change. Looking closely at nature one sees the changes: warming oceans with fewer fish, drought affecting forests and farming, ticks decimating our moose herds, and waning winters hurting the ski season. Although this is scary there is some progress being made. Our state is leading the way toward a better future with Maine’s climate action plan. Maine keeps improving its renewable energy with a target of 80 percent renewable by 2030. Consider Googling Efficiency Maine now to find out the details about heat pumps. Also call Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King and Reps. Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden and tell them to support strong climate legislation including a carbon price now. ~ Nancy Hasenfus, Brunswick