Scientific Assessment of Climate Change and Its Effects in Maine

The Maine Climate Council's Scientific and Technical Subcommittee was responsible for delivering a report that summarizes the impacts of climate change in Maine and how it might impact our state in the future. Their final report is part of the State Climate Action Plan. The findings from this report informed the ongoing deliberations of the Maine Climate Council and have aided the Maine Climate Council’s six working groups in the development of their draft recommended strategies. In addition, the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee identified critical scientific information gaps and needs to better understand and forecast potential future climate change impacts in the State.

A compendium of Story Maps summarizing the current and potential future impacts of climate change in Maine. The nine story maps of the dashboard provide an interactive look at rising temperatures, heat vulnerability, health impacts, sea level rise, sea level rise vulnerability, economic sector impacts, flood hazard areas, flood vulnerability, and community adaptation and resilience.

The Maine Climate Impact Dashboard

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