Near the eastern shore of Maryland, the Nause-Waiwash people have lived in harmony with their land for years. This land and the species that calls it home are now threatened by rising sea levels. According to Chief Donna Wolf Mother Abbott, “Mother Earth is in distress.” Chief Abbott tells the …
Read More »Ask a Scientist: Instead of fueling climate change, can public lands help to slow it down?
The Wilderness Society’s senior science director, Greg Aplet, answered your questions about how public lands are contributing to this crisis, and how they can help to turn things around. source
Read More »Natural & Working Lands Q&A: The Maine Climate Council Everything You Need to Know (5 27 20)
On Wednesday, May 27, organizations from across the state hosted a webinar on the Maine Climate Council, which is drafting a new Climate Action Plan for Maine this year. That plan will include recommendations to reduce Maine’s greenhouse gas emissions by at least 45% by 2030 and at least 80% …
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