{"id":1195,"date":"2024-01-28T23:31:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-28T23:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/androscogginlake.org\/alic\/?page_id=1195"},"modified":"2024-09-29T17:15:39","modified_gmt":"2024-09-29T21:15:39","slug":"climate-change","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/androscogginlake.org\/alic\/lake-health\/climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate Change"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1195\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1195-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1195-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1195-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Climate Change<\/h2>\n<p>Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges facing humanity today.<\/p>\n<p>The term \u201cclimate change\u201d refers to long-term shifts in global weather patterns, including ever-more extreme hurricanes, droughts, floods, and heat waves. The single biggest contributor to climate change is the burning of fossil fuels for energy.<\/p>\n<p>The problems our lake has had over the last several years\u2014invasive variable milfoil and algal blooms\u2014are at least partially the result of climate change.<\/p>\n<h5>How Climate Change Affects Androscoggin Lake<\/h5>\n<p>Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns, along with more frequent and extreme storms, can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create conditions that are more conducive to the growth and spread of invasive species. The warmer water temperatures can lead to the growth of harmful algal blooms, and can change the timing of fish spawning and other key biological events.<\/li>\n<li>Cause runoff of soil and plant material into the lake, increasing the phosphorus levels and contributing to algal blooms. Extreme storms can also flood septic systems and introduce pollutants into the lake that further harm aquatic life and degrade water quality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Actions You Can Take To Help Slow Climate Change<\/h5>\n<p>Two of the simplest things you can do are: (i) call your legislators regularly, telling them to act on climate change and (ii) support policies and businesses that prioritize sustainability, raise awareness, and promote climate action.<\/p>\n<p>Other actions you can take are below. Some are eligible for federal and\/or state financial incentives.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduce energy consumption by turning off lights and electronics when they're not in use. Choose energy-efficient appliances when possible and reduce the use of heating and air conditioning.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce waste by recycling, composting, and reducing consumption of single-use plastics, as landfills are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce your carbon footprint by walking, biking, or taking public transportation instead of driving a car. Drive an electric or fuel-efficient car or carpool with others. Choose products that are environmentally friendly, such as those made with organic or recycled materials.<\/li>\n<li>Install a heat pump. Take advantage of the federal tax credit for installing a heat pump. Many states offer rebates, too.<\/li>\n<li>Put solar panels on your roof, taking advantage of the 30% tax credit on the cost (in effect until 2032).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Climate Change Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges facing humanity today. The term \u201cclimate change\u201d refers to long-term shifts in global weather patterns, including ever-more extreme hurricanes, droughts, floods, and heat waves. The single biggest contributor to climate change is the burning of fossil fuels for energy. 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