What are the benefits of urban trees in cities?
Urban trees are good for people and wildlife. They keep us healthy and make us happy. The post What are the benefits of urban trees in cities? appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleWhite House releases new strategy to tackle plastic pollution
New strategy heeds call to make single-use plastic reductions mandatory, not voluntary, within federal operations The post White House releases new strategy to tackle plastic pollution appeared first...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: House passes Interior Appropriations Bill
Bill passed Wednesday would harm wildlife, public lands, oceans and more The post STATEMENT: House passes Interior Appropriations Bill appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleThe Antiquities Act is meant to protect America’s natural and cultural...
The Antiquities Act has played a crucial role in protecting many of America’s most treasured landscapes. We take it for granted at our peril. The post The Antiquities Act is meant to protect America’s...
View ArticleNew online resource: Interactive map reveals locations of plastic production...
Dozens of factories across U.S. produce plastic pellets that damage environment. The post New online resource: Interactive map reveals locations of plastic production facilities appeared first on...
View ArticleHow is plastic made?
Ever wonder how plastic is made? We’ve got you covered. The post How is plastic made? appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleBefore the school year starts, go on a ‘nurdle hunt’
With summer winding down, consider taking your kids on one last summer adventure— to find plastic pellets, aka nurdles The post Before the school year starts, go on a ‘nurdle hunt’ appeared first on...
View ArticleSeeds covered with pesticides are killing bees
150 million acres of America’s crops are planted with pesticide coated-seeds that are killing bees. Two states have said enough is enough. The post Seeds covered with pesticides are killing bees...
View ArticleWhere in the world are the North Atlantic right whales?
Right whales spend the summer traveling. Here are just a few of the whales spotted this summer along the coast. The post Where in the world are the North Atlantic right whales? appeared first on...
View ArticleHow coal mining harms the environment
Coal mining harms our lands, waters, and wildlife even before burning contributes to coal air pollution and climate change The post How coal mining harms the environment appeared first on Environment...
View ArticleBald eagles and golden eagles: What are the differences?
North America is home to two eagle species. Learn more about what they eat, where they live, and whether they need protections. The post Bald eagles and golden eagles: What are the differences?...
View ArticleNew appliance efficiency standards curb pollution and reduce water waste
New analysis details the environmental importance of the Biden administration’s updated energy efficiency standards The post New appliance efficiency standards curb pollution and reduce water waste...
View ArticleFor healthier, greener school lunches we should cut plastic waste
School lunchrooms are a surprising source of single-use plastic. Food distribution companies like Sysco can help schools reduce plastic waste. The post For healthier, greener school lunches we should...
View ArticleA highway for butterflies
Creating more habitat for migrating monarch butterflies along our highways could clear a path to restore declining monarch butterfly populations. The post A highway for butterflies appeared first on...
View ArticlePlastic pellets on trains: a disaster waiting to happen
All of the largest North American freight train companies (by revenue) have spilled plastic pellets into the environment. The post Plastic pellets on trains: a disaster waiting to happen appeared first...
View ArticleBiden administration approves nation’s 10th offshore wind farm
An offshore wind farm approved off the Maryland coast marks the half-way point for reaching the president’s goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030 The post Biden administration approves...
View ArticleMicroparticles might help bees cope with pesticides, but there is a better...
New study finds that feeding hydrogel microparticles to bumblebees can increase their survival rate after exposure to deadly pesticides. The post Microparticles might help bees cope with pesticides,...
View ArticleBees’ noses are blinded by air pollution
New study shows air pollution is making it tough for bees to navigate their surroundings. The post Bees’ noses are blinded by air pollution appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleCome again? Infant mortality increases as the number of bats decreases
Bats kill bugs. Without bats to eat the insects, farmers use more insecticides, which can lead to higher infant mortalities. The post Come again? Infant mortality increases as the number of bats...
View ArticleSigns of hope: New bee species discovered across the country
The discovery of new wild bee species is a beacon of hope as bees continue to face threats from pesticides and habitat loss. The post Signs of hope: New bee species discovered across the country...
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