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Maine's Lighthouses Face Climate Crisis: Urgent Action Needed

1/18/2025

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Maine's iconic lighthouses are under siege from climate change, grappling with rising sea levels and fierce storms. Recently, the World Monuments Fund spotlighted them on its 2025 Watch List, following storms that inflicted over $5.5 million in damage. Urgent preservation and adaptation strategies are now essential to safeguard these cherished landmarks for future generations.

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Maine's iconic lighthouses are under siege from climate change, grappling with rising sea levels and fierce storms. Recently, the World Monuments Fund spotlighted them on its 2025 Watch List, following storms that inflicted over $5.5 million in damage. Urgent preservation and adaptation strategies are now essential to safeguard these cherished landmarks for future generations.