What’s the best Halloween candy that doesn’t hurt forests?
Kids compare their hauls and discuss the best Halloween candy, often based on the size of the candy bar. But what about the size of the impact on forests? The post What’s the best Halloween candy that...
View ArticleNew report: Wind & solar energy tripled in US over past decade
Data also shows significant increases in battery storage, EV registrations & charging points; highlights rapid solar growth in southeastern states The post New report: Wind & solar energy...
View Article5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in Maryland
Maryland produces 4.2 times as much energy from the sun and wind as it did a decade ago. Find more Maryland clean energy facts here. The post 5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in...
View ArticleRELEASE: Grant program to accelerate solar adoption in Maryland now open
Maryland Energy Administration launches grant program for Maryland cities and counties to adopt instant permitting. The post RELEASE: Grant program to accelerate solar adoption in Maryland now open...
View ArticleIs offshore wind killing whales?
Separating fact from fiction when it comes to offshore wind’s impacts on whales The post Is offshore wind killing whales? appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleGetting the lead out, 10 years after Flint
The Biden administration has taken the most significant step toward protecting our drinking water from lead since the start of the Flint, Michigan, water crisis a decade ago. The post Getting the lead...
View ArticleGetting the lead out, 10 years after Flint
The Biden administration has taken the most significant step toward protecting our drinking water from lead since the start of the Flint, Michigan, water crisis a decade ago. The post Getting the lead...
View ArticleElectricity demand from U.S. data centers could more than double by 2035....
AI is driving a massive and unexpected surge in energy demand from data centers that could complicate the clean energy transition. The post Electricity demand from U.S. data centers could more than...
View ArticleMaryland makes it easier for local governments to streamline solar
Maryland launches grant program to support instant solar permitting for residential rooftop projects. The post Maryland makes it easier for local governments to streamline solar appeared first on...
View ArticleRenewables are on the rise — and so are new energy challenges
Renewable energy is more abundant in 2024 than many would have imagined. The post Renewables are on the rise — and so are new energy challenges appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleWhich states are poised to lead on battery storage?
Massachusetts, Nevada, and Hawaii are developing energy storage. Here’s why that is so important. The post Which states are poised to lead on battery storage? appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleGood news for our climate: Renewable energy is on the rise
Here are three reasons for hope despite the threat of the climate crisis. The post Good news for our climate: Renewable energy is on the rise appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleGlobal solar capacity on cusp of producing enough electricity to power 100...
Global solar capacity has more than tripled in the last five years, hitting 2 TW for the first time ever. The post Global solar capacity on cusp of producing enough electricity to power 100 million...
View ArticleWhy solar permitting needs to be modernized now
Federal programs promise to spur dramatic interest in rooftop solar. Cities and towns would be well-served to adopt instant solar permitting software to help manage increased demand. The post Why solar...
View ArticleHow popcorn could help save the bees
Almost all corn planted in the U.S. is coated with bee-killing pesticides. We’re calling on popcorn makers to take action to save the bees. The post How popcorn could help save the bees appeared first...
View ArticleMaryland leads nation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
At 36%, Maryland has the biggest reduction in emissions of any state in the country. The post Maryland leads nation in reducing greenhouse gas emissions appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View Article“Recycling” plastic by turning it into toxic smoke?
Burning plastic isn’t recycling, and it won’t solve our waste problem. It just pollutes our skies. The post “Recycling” plastic by turning it into toxic smoke? appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleNew study: More renewable energy on the grid may prevent severe blackouts
Power grids with high integration of wind and solar technologies show improved resilience during extreme weather, new study finds The post New study: More renewable energy on the grid may prevent...
View ArticleTell Home Depot: Protect the boreal forest
The majestic trees of the boreal forest are being cut down at a shocking rate—and many end up on a shelf at Home Depot. We’re calling on them to stop. The post Tell Home Depot: Protect the boreal...
View ArticleNational appliance energy efficiency savings goal within reach
A final push would allow the Biden administration to reach its pollution reduction goals The post National appliance energy efficiency savings goal within reach appeared first on Environment Maryland.
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