Letter to the Editor: Climate Funding Cuts and Maine’s Future

Feb 16, 2025·
Alexis Garretson
· 1 min read

I recently wrote a letter to the editor, published in the Bangor Daily News, highlighting the risks of cutting climate-related funding and its potential harm to Maine’s environment and economy.

🔗 Read the full letter here: Bangor Daily News: Cutting Climate-Related Funding Will Harm Maine

As scientists and policymakers debate the future of climate initiatives, it’s critical to advocate for evidence-based decision-making that supports sustainability and local communities. Maine is already seeing the effects of rising sea levels, warming waters, and ecosystem shifts, making continued investment in climate research and mitigation essential.

Engaging with public discourse on science policy is an important part of advocacy, and I encourage others to raise their voices on these crucial issues.