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Statement: EPA tells power plants to clean up their act

New rules will slash toxic pollution, improve health The post Statement: EPA tells power plants to clean up their act appeared first on Environment Maryland.

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Native plants for Maryland: How and why to start a native plant garden

Safeguard native bees and other pollinators by planting these native plants in your backyard or garden. The post Native plants for Maryland: How and why to start a native plant garden appeared first on...

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Where in the world do leatherback turtles go?

We may be one step closer to knowing where leatherback turtles spend their time The post Where in the world do leatherback turtles go? appeared first on Environment Maryland.

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Department of Energy finalizes water heater efficiency standards

Environmental and consumer advocates celebrate efficient water heater rule because it will cut pollution, save money and save lives The post Department of Energy finalizes water heater efficiency...

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STATEMENT: Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives

Updated energy efficiency standards for water heaters are expected to save Americans $124 billion on energy bills The post STATEMENT: Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives...

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Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives

Many households will save more than $170 each year in energy costs thanks to new water heater efficiency standards. The post Efficient water heaters will cut pollution, save money, save lives appeared...

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Groups to Congress: oppose attacks on energy efficiency

Partisan bills that aim to block common-sense energy efficiency standards would raise utility costs for consumers, harm our health and the environment. The post Groups to Congress: oppose attacks on...

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In nature, fewer sounds abound

Monitoring nature’s noises helps researchers measure the health and vibrancy of our environment. And it tells us that nature is hurting. The post In nature, fewer sounds abound appeared first on...

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Partisanship and gridlock are for the birds

With great speed, the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act became law The post Partisanship and gridlock are for the birds appeared first on Environment Maryland.

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Solar and Environmental Groups Applaud Signing of Maryland’s Brighter...

Law will Accelerate Solar Deployment through Automated Permitting, Incentives, and Grants The post Solar and Environmental Groups Applaud Signing of Maryland’s Brighter Tomorrow Act appeared first on...

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U.S. surpasses five million solar installations

Residential solar systems make up 97 percent of solar installations in the United States. The post U.S. surpasses five million solar installations appeared first on Environment Maryland.

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Groups to Senate: Don’t roll back energy efficiency

Advocates urge senators to to oppose efforts that would undo the Department of Energy’s furnace efficiency standards. The post Groups to Senate: Don’t roll back energy efficiency appeared first on...

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U.S. Senate votes for higher utility bills and more air pollution

A resolution passed by the U.S. Senate to block new furnace efficiency standards would raise costs for households and cause needless pollution. The post U.S. Senate votes for higher utility bills and...

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Environment America launches public outreach campaign to protect older forests

Initiative to gather support for federal protections of old-growth, mature trees and forests The post Environment America launches public outreach campaign to protect older forests appeared first on...

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Nuclear reactors still expensive, slow and risky

New report finds small modular nuclear reactors costlier, slower and riskier than solar panels and wind turbines. The post Nuclear reactors still expensive, slow and risky appeared first on Environment...

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Environment America names Lisa Frank new executive director

Lisa Frank, who has been the executive director of Environment America’s Washington Legislative Office since February 2021, will now represent the full national group and its 30 state groups. The post...

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How Girls Scouts prepared me to become an environmental advocate

Leadership, service experiences, and time spent in nature as a Girl Scout helped me find my calling The post How Girls Scouts prepared me to become an environmental advocate appeared first on...

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STATEMENT: Gov. Moore order on home heating appliances means cleaner air and...

Health, environment advocates applaud new measures for furnaces and water heaters The post STATEMENT: Gov. Moore order on home heating appliances means cleaner air and safer climate appeared first on...

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How to find nurdles in your local waterway

You can help build support for reducing plastic pellet pollution by hosting a nurdle clean-up or count. Here’s everything you need to know. The post How to find nurdles in your local waterway appeared...

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Energy Department announces national definition of a zero emissions building

Guideline will help contractors build quality, energy-efficient buildings for millions of Americans The post Energy Department announces national definition of a zero emissions building appeared first...

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