A new University of Maine study, reported by the Portland Press Herald and Maine Public, emphasizes the importance of involving low-income and disadvantaged communities in climate change planning, highlighting that poverty concerns should be central to climate strategies. Researchers from the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions found that these vulnerable populations need […]
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Maine Public featured Judith Rosenbaum, associate professor and chair of the University of Maine Department of Communication and Journalism, on a segment of its show “Maine Calling” titled “The Need for Nuance.”
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Renae Moran, University of Maine professor of pomology, was interviewed by WFVX (Channel 7) on peach production in Maine. She is testing new peach varieties across the state, utilizing Maine’s coastal climate to moderate winter temperatures and slow spring bloom progression. While the climate can be too cold for commercial production, the goal is to […]
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A study reported on by Earth.com, led by Dartmouth College and involving researchers from the University of Maine, revealed that pollution alters the atmosphere in the remote Arctic. Fossil fuel pollution significantly reduces methanesulfonic acid (MSA) levels in Arctic ice cores, which misleads scientists about the health of marine ecosystems. The findings emphasize the importance […]
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Pankaj Agrrawal, a finance professor at the University of Maine’s Maine Business School, discussed the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut with WFVX (Channel 7). “If you lower interest rates, it means credit is easier, loans are easier, there’s more economic activity and people will be less delinquent on their loans,” he said.
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Researchers at the University of Maine are exploring ways to protect ash trees from the invasive emerald ash borer, which threatens the state’s ash tree population. As reported by WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) they are experimenting with chemical treatments to help trees survive and produce seeds for future regeneration.
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In a story about the removal of 40,000 bees from a farmhouse at Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook, CNN highlighted a bulletin from University of Maine Cooperative Extension which noted that the state is home to over 270 bee species. AccuWeather shared the CNN report.
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Maine Public reported on a study launched by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, co-authored by Susanne Lee and other University of Maine researchers, which revealed that 360,000 tons of food waste are produced in the state each year. Lee said she hopes the findings will inform state climate policy and encourage people to reduce […]
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Charles Armstrong, cranberry associate with University of Maine Cooperative Extension, told Maine Public and the BDN that Maine’s cranberry crops are set to have strong harvest this year. With balanced rain and warm temperatures, September will be crucial for production. Armstrong said people should seek out locally grown cranberries from local markets.
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The Times Record reported on the concerns raised about cleanup efforts after a spill of a group of chemicals known as PFAS at Brunswick Landing. Onur Apul, associate professor of environmental engineering, stressed the importance of prevention and is researching nanotechnology solutions on PFAS removal.
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