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Climate change in Maine

Climate change is affecting locations like Maine in a variety of ways. In fall, these impacts include more extreme rainfall, changes to fall foliage, and more intense hurricanes.

Explore these pages to learn how people in Maine are at risk in a warming world.


Maine's climate threats in include:

Explore some ways climate change is affecting Maine in fall

Heavier downpours

Climate change is supercharging the water cycle, driving heavier rainfall and flood risk.

Impacts to fall color

Conditions that trigger fall color are shifting with climate change.

More intense hurricanes

Warmer oceans from climate change fuel stronger hurricanes.

Impacts to food prices

Extreme events fueled by climate change can damage crops, reduce yields, and disrupt supply chains.

More graphics about Maine and climate change

Browse climate-related graphics for all seasons localized for Maine, available for download and use consistent with our Terms of use.

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