More rooftop solar, less red tape
How automated permitting, and particularly SolarAPP+, promises to revolutionize permitting for clean energy The post More rooftop solar, less red tape appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleWhich 10 American retailers can lead the way on rooftop solar?
A top ten list of big box stores in America with the most rooftop solar potential. The post Which 10 American retailers can lead the way on rooftop solar? appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleSouthern plains bumblebee in need of help
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering 10 new additions to the list of species protected by the Endangered Species Act. The southern plains bumblebee is one of them. The post Southern plains...
View ArticleStatement: New bill will tackle large threat posed by tiny plastics
An estimated ten trillion pellets enter oceans each year The post Statement: New bill will tackle large threat posed by tiny plastics appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleEnvironmental, Consumer and Housing Organizations Applaud House for Passing...
Bill would Promote Clean Energy and Provide New Support to Low-Income Marylanders. The post Environmental, Consumer and Housing Organizations Applaud House for Passing Legislation to Expand and...
View ArticleTurning plastic waste into plastic lumber isn’t recycling
Most of Amazon’s plastic packaging isn’t being recycled, and some might end up as material for plastic decking instead. The post Turning plastic waste into plastic lumber isn’t recycling appeared first...
View ArticleStatement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health
Pollution limits among the strongest in the world The post Statement: New clean car standards are a win for consumers, health appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleEnergy-efficient windows and doors: How federal tax credits can help you...
Learn more about how new federal clean energy tax credits can help you save money and save energy by installing more energy-efficient windows and doors. The post Energy-efficient windows and doors: How...
View ArticleMillions of tiny plastic pellets are being dumped into our waterways
These tiny plastic pellets, called “nurdles,” are being dumped into our waterways — and they’re putting wildlife at risk. The post Millions of tiny plastic pellets are being dumped into our waterways...
View ArticleMethane emissions are accelerating climate change — here’s what we can do...
Methane is one of the worst greenhouse gasses, and methane emissions are one of the biggest contributors to climate change. The post Methane emissions are accelerating climate change — here’s what we...
View ArticleKey takeaways from Renewables on the Rise: Success Stories
Success Stories webinar spreads inspiration; gathers advocates and industry experts together to discuss future of clean energy The post Key takeaways from Renewables on the Rise: Success Stories...
View ArticleKraft Mac & Cheese to get a little greener
Kraft Heinz receives federal grants to upgrade equipment at 10 facilities, promising to cut energy use by more than 20 percent. The post Kraft Mac & Cheese to get a little greener appeared first on...
View ArticleSave the Whales
Endangered right whales are dying off our coast. Here’s how we save them The post Save the Whales appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleUtility-scale solar capacity eclipses nuclear
Utility-scale solar capacity in the United States officially passed that of nuclear power in January 2024 according to the latest federal data. The post Utility-scale solar capacity eclipses nuclear...
View ArticleFeds extend nuclear power subsidy
The appropriations bill passed by Congress and signed by President Biden extends the Price-Anderson Act through 2065 The post Feds extend nuclear power subsidy appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleRecovering America’s Wildlife Act: a needed tool to protect wildlife
Funding for state wildlife agencies can help save America’s wildlife. More than 12,000 species are in need of conservation assistance. The post Recovering America’s Wildlife Act: a needed tool to...
View ArticleClean water groups urge Congress to tackle microplastics
Tiny plastic pellets, also called nurdles, pose big problems for local waterways. The post Clean water groups urge Congress to tackle microplastics appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleTransformer efficiency rule leaves energy savings on the table
The final efficiency standards for utility transformers save only one-third as much energy as standards at DOE’s proposed levels would have. The post Transformer efficiency rule leaves energy savings...
View ArticleStorytellers take a stand to protect wildlife
The power of wildlife photographers lies in their ability to speak to our hearts. They help show why animals and their natural habitats are worth admiring and, by extension, saving. The post...
View ArticleChesapeake Bay needs region-wide protection
Designating the Chesapeake Bay as a National Recreation Area is step toward preserving of one of America’s most prized natural landscapes The post Chesapeake Bay needs region-wide protection appeared...
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