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Climate
We ranked energy as thumbs down because greenhouse gas emissions
in the transportation sector are increasing. More vehicle miles, lowered
fuel efficiency, and the decision to drive alone have resulted in
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Fisheries
We ranked the lobster fishery as thumbs up because catches and
recruitment rates of larvae are at historic highs. Since all other
northeastern lobster fisheries have crashed, the future of lobster
in Maine may be less promising than it seems. Return... |
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Forests
We ranked forests as a thumbs medium because forests in Maine,
while currently healthy, face many challenges in the coming decades.
Development pressure, especially in the Southern part of the state,
is a growing threat to forest sustainability. Return... |
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Solid
Waste
We ranked solid waste as thumbs medium because although recycling
rates are high, the quantity of solid waste generated is increasing.
Sustainable solid waste management will depend on recycling program
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Freshwater
We ranked water as thumbs medium because water quality is threatened
by dangerous levels of mercury. Although overall water quality is
good, the threats of urbanization and mercury will continue to cause
problems until adequately addressed. Return... |
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