STATEMENT: Beached right whale reportedly found dead in Martha’s Vineyard
Whale in region where boat strikes, fishing rope entanglements, are common The post STATEMENT: Beached right whale reportedly found dead in Martha’s Vineyard appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleCleaner air in Steel City
PennEnvironment and the National Environmental Law Center just helped settle one of the largest citizen-initiated Clean Air Act cases in U.S. history, and as a result, the people of the Pittsburgh...
View ArticleRight whale washes ashore in Martha’s Vineyard
The loss of a juvenile female right whale is a blow for the species’ survival The post Right whale washes ashore in Martha’s Vineyard appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleEnergy Efficiency for Everyone: so we can save more and pollute less
To save energy and reduce pollution, the Maryland General Assembly needs to update and improve EmPOWER Maryland, the state’s energy efficiency program. The post Energy Efficiency for Everyone: so we...
View ArticleStatement: Biden administration reins in deadly air pollution
New limits on soot will save thousands of lives The post Statement: Biden administration reins in deadly air pollution appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleGood news: Bag bans are reducing billions of single-use plastic bags
A recent report found that state- and city-wide bans successfully reduce plastic bag use and associated litter and pollution. The post Good news: Bag bans are reducing billions of single-use plastic...
View ArticleSuper Bowl LVIII to be powered by 100% renewable energy
Sunday’s big game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will be the first Super Bowl powered entirely by renewable energy. The post Super Bowl LVIII to be powered by 100% renewable...
View ArticleWendy Wendlandt speaks at a solar energy rally, 2022
Environment America’s Wendy Wendlandt speaks at a solar energy rally, 2022 The post Wendy Wendlandt speaks at a solar energy rally, 2022 appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleProtecting Maryland Water from PFAS Pollution
The Maryland General Assembly is considering a bill to restrict PFAS discharge from large industries into our waterways and to wastewater treatment plants. The post Protecting Maryland Water from PFAS...
View ArticleA guide to buying pollinator-friendly plants and seeds for your garden
Thinking of planting a pesticide-free garden? This guide will help you create a pollinator haven free of neonicotinoids and other unwanted pesticides. The post A guide to buying pollinator-friendly...
View ArticleRooftop solar is on the rise in Maryland
Report finds Maryland among national leaders in rooftop solar; recommends policies for continued growth The post Rooftop solar is on the rise in Maryland appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleSmall solar projects are delivering 10 times as much power as a decade ago
New report documents the rapid rise of rooftop solar with detailed state-by-state data and rankings for small-scale solar trends The post Small solar projects are delivering 10 times as much power as a...
View ArticleUnlocking America’s rooftop solar potential
Experts discuss findings of new report and local and state leaders share strategies for sustaining rooftop solar growth The post Unlocking America’s rooftop solar potential appeared first on...
View ArticleStatement: Second young right whale dead in a month
More devastating news for the critically endangered species The post Statement: Second young right whale dead in a month appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleEndangered species can’t wait for protection
Right whales, Rice’s whales, gray wolves and other endangered species need urgent protection — but Congress is trying to block it. The post Endangered species can’t wait for protection appeared first...
View ArticleWhy monoculture farming practices harm bees
Bees are essential to agriculture. But the way we grow food is putting bees at risk. Moving away from monoculture farming can be part of the solution. The post Why monoculture farming practices harm...
View ArticleBiden administration sets new efficiency standards for washing machines,...
Updated standards to take effect in 2028 will reduce pollution The post Biden administration sets new efficiency standards for washing machines, clothes dryers appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleBiden administration updates efficiency standards for washing machines &...
Updated standards to take effect in 2028, expected to cut pollution & energy waste The post Biden administration updates efficiency standards for washing machines & clothes dryers appeared...
View ArticleTo save the bees, we must track pesticides
In a bit of good news, a federal pesticide tracking program, set to expire, has been restored. The post To save the bees, we must track pesticides appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleTo reduce waste, Target should phase out plastic bags
To eliminate plastic waste, we need retailers like Target to do their part by phasing out plastic bags. The post To reduce waste, Target should phase out plastic bags appeared first on Environment...
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