Mainers from every corner of the state are stepping up to the climate challenge. Practical, creative and trailblazing teachers, bus drivers, students, communities, recent graduates and professional athletes alike are taking action to get ahead of the climate curve. Read their stories.
Dr. Sean Birkel’s interest in science started around age five when his parents bought him a telescope. Sean later became fascinated with Earth’s climate while taking an Ice Ages course at the University of Maine. The course also launched Sean’s journey to becoming a climate scientist.
Matt Damon, co-founder of Penobscot Home Performance, has crawled into basements, climbed into attics and inspected every inch of Maine homes for over fifteen years. He measures insulation, looks for air leaks or excess moisture and evaluates windows, doors and safety systems. His goal? To weatherize and make Maine homes warmer, drier, less costly to operate, comfortable - and more energy efficient.
Maine hit and surpassed many concerning climate change-related records in 2021, according to the Maine Climate Science Update published December 2021. Produced by the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee (STS) of the Maine Climate Council, the update provides a look at the latest climate science, notable climate news, and indicators linked with climate change over the past year.
Tackling climate change in Maine truly can’t wait - and we can each play a part. We invite you to join us in resolving to take climate action this year. To help you get your climate resolutions started, here are seven climate actions you can take for your home, business and community.
Thank you for stepping up to the climate action challenge.
Climate Resolution Action 1: Discover creative and practical ways to drive less.
Using the Maine Won’t Wait climate plan as a blueprint for action, our state has made significant strides in combating climate change over the last year. Maine communities, organizations and people have stepped up to take strong, common sense actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for climate impacts, and help preserve Maine for future generations.