Environmental review of central Atlantic offshore wind lease area completed
Analysis of proposed offshore wind lease area finds no significant environmental impacts The post Environmental review of central Atlantic offshore wind lease area completed appeared first on...
View ArticleWhy America should go big on offshore wind
A panel of experts explained the benefits of offshore wind and how everyone can help America reach its offshore wind potential. The post Why America should go big on offshore wind appeared first on...
View ArticleNew data: Automated permitting speeds rooftop solar adoption
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s 2023 performance report finds automated solar permitting speeds up a residential solar projects by 14 days. The post New data: Automated permitting speeds...
View ArticleExperts highlight vast potential of offshore wind to power America
Panelists discuss historic progress made on offshore wind in 2024, challenges ahead The post Experts highlight vast potential of offshore wind to power America appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleWhy Congress needs to protect our waters from plastic pellet pollution
A panel of experts explained the damage plastic pellets are having on our environment and how they are fighting back. The post Why Congress needs to protect our waters from plastic pellet pollution...
View ArticleSenate passes bill to expand nuclear power
Environment, public interest advocates urge support for cleaner, safer, less costly renewable energy The post Senate passes bill to expand nuclear power appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleNuclear energy bill passed by Senate is “waste of resources”
Environmental and public interest advocates urge support for cleaner, safer, less costly renewable energy The post Nuclear energy bill passed by Senate is “waste of resources” appeared first on...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: Amazon announces ‘largest reduction in plastic packaging’ in North...
The retail giant Amazon announced on Thursday its plan to cut its use of plastic air pillows from deliveries in North America. The post STATEMENT: Amazon announces ‘largest reduction in plastic...
View ArticleAmazon just took another big step toward reducing its plastic waste. But the...
So long, plastic air pillows. The post Amazon just took another big step toward reducing its plastic waste. But the job’s not done. appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleThis summer is a critical moment to defend our forests
With logging projects encroaching on our oldest trees, we need to call on the U.S. Forest Service to protect these forests now. The post This summer is a critical moment to defend our forests appeared...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: Forest Service urged to strengthen protections for mature and...
A coalition of environmental groups called on the U.S. Forest Service Friday to strengthen protections for the nation’s mature and old-growth forests and trees. The post STATEMENT: Forest Service urged...
View ArticleRenewable energy provides more than 30% of nation’s electricity
Wind and solar energy grew in first 4 months of 2024, while dirty energy sources declined The post Renewable energy provides more than 30% of nation’s electricity appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleThree key environmental victories from this year
Here’s some good environmental news to share – and it’s all made possible when we work together. The post Three key environmental victories from this year appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleHow to lower your summer electric bill while keeping cool
Seven tips for staying comfortable and keeping energy bills in check on hot summer days The post How to lower your summer electric bill while keeping cool appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleMore offshore wind could come to the mid-Atlantic
Lease areas off the coast of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia have potential to power up to 2.2 million homes with renewable energy The post More offshore wind could come to the mid-Atlantic appeared...
View ArticleA massive decline in migratory fish populations
If you love to fish, care about nature, or both, you should be worried The post A massive decline in migratory fish populations appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticlePrivacy policy updated
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View ArticleFor struggling butterflies, if it’s not one pesticide, it’s another
Glyphosate drove the decline in monarch butterflies in the past. A new study says neonics are the main culprit in recent butterfly losses in the Midwest. The post For struggling butterflies, if it’s...
View ArticleA new, important wildlife corridors bill
Saving America’s wildlife requires us to understand the migrations and daily patterns of animals and to limit the damage caused by roads, fences and buildings. The post A new, important wildlife...
View ArticleThe hidden cost of Amazon Prime Days
Shoppers can score some great deals on Amazon Prime Day or Prime Big Deal Days, but they come at a cost: tons and tons of single-use plastic packaging waste added to our environment. The post The...
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