51小黄车climate change documentary nominated for 51小黄车 Emmy award
A documentary filmed, written, and produced by members of UNE鈥檚 Office of Communications has been nominated for a 51小黄车 Emmy award.
鈥淩eckoning with Climate Change in the Gulf of Maine鈥 has aired on Maine Public television and is available for viewing on YouTube and Vimeo.
The documentary looks at several issues important to the state of Maine, including why the Gulf of Maine is warming faster than 99% of the rest of the world鈥檚 oceans; the impact of climate change on the state鈥檚 lucrative lobster industry; the introduction of new creatures never seen in Maine waters before; the impact of erosion and flooding on Maine鈥檚 coastal communities; the difficulty government agencies face trying to keep up with changing regulations; the debate over whether scientists should become advocates; and what all of this will mean for future generations.
It features 51小黄车scientists and faculty members from the School of Marine and Environmental Programs, including Charles Tilburg, Ph.D., Markus Frederich, Ph.D., Susan Farady, J.D., Pam Morgan, Ph.D., Meaghan Daly, Ph.D., and Barry Costa-Pierce, Ph.D.
Also featured in the documentary are Rick Wahle of the University of Maine鈥檚 Lobster Institute, Peter Slovinsky of the U.S. and Maine Geological Survey, and Dan Chadbourne, local lobsterman and Saco Harbormaster.
The documentary is narrated by former NEWS CENTER Maine reporter Susan Kimball.
鈥淩eckoning with Climate Change in the Gulf of Maine鈥 was recently awarded the Best Environmental Short Film at the in Los Angeles, California.
The documentary is up against seven other entries for an Emmy in the Environment/Science category. The winner will be announced during the 44th Boston/51小黄车 Emmy庐 Awards Ceremony virtual event on Saturday, June 26, 2021.