Bumblebees are disappearing before our eyes
Pesticides and habitat loss are driving America’s bumblebees to extinction. That’s why we’re working to save them. The post Bumblebees are disappearing before our eyes appeared first on Environment...
View ArticleSTATEMENT: Third right whale this month reportedly entangled in fishing gear
Two of the whales spotted off NC, Mass. coasts expected to die because of entanglement The post STATEMENT: Third right whale this month reportedly entangled in fishing gear appeared first on...
View Article2025 look-ahead: protecting consumers, nature; cleaning up our air, water
The post 2025 look-ahead: protecting consumers, nature; cleaning up our air, water appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleSolar growth soared in 2024
Texas and Florida led the way toward solar’s record-setting 2024 The post Solar growth soared in 2024 appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleHelp protect the Tongass, Earth’s largest temperate rainforest
The Tongass is a wild, untamed Alaskan forest, home to wildlife from flying squirrels to endangered wolves. But the Tongass is also in great danger. The post Help protect the Tongass, Earth’s largest...
View ArticleMore of our ocean wildlife spared from drilling
The Biden administration’s action blocks offshore drilling in the Pacific, Atlantic, Eastern Gulf of Mexico and parts of the Bering Sea. The post More of our ocean wildlife spared from drilling...
View ArticleThe true costs of wildlife crossings
On many roads, running into deer, elk or other wildlife is a real risk. Finding a solution would preserve drivers’ safety and property, in addition to reducing animal deaths. The post The true costs of...
View ArticleThe bald eagle is America’s national bird
Always a symbol of America, the bald eagle is officially our national bird. And it’s doing well, thanks to conservation efforts. The post The bald eagle is America’s national bird appeared first on...
View ArticleFish are disappearing
Researchers report bad news for anglers and for nature. A quarter of fish and other freshwater species are swimming toward extinction. The post Fish are disappearing appeared first on Environment...
View ArticleSolar and wind surpassed coal in 2024
New data shows impressive growth of renewables, driven largely by solar and battery storage The post Solar and wind surpassed coal in 2024 appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleNew year, new right whale babies!
As we ring in the New Year, we are celebrating the birth of three new right whale calves The post New year, new right whale babies! appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleSTATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI
Advocates urge incoming administration to maintain environmental, consumer protections The post STATEMENT: Biden issues executive order to fast-track data centers for AI appeared first on Environment...
View ArticleSubscribe for solar: how community solar can help everyone get clean energy
For the more than 40 percent of American households and businesses that can’t install solar, community solar provides a way. The post Subscribe for solar: how community solar can help everyone get...
View ArticleBattery storage is booming. Just look at Tesla
For Tesla and other energy storage companies, battery storage is booming. The post Battery storage is booming. Just look at Tesla appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleEnvironment America’s 2024 highlights
Five highlights of how our advocacy and action in 2024 put our country and our world on a greener, healthier, more sustainable path. The post Environment America’s 2024 highlights appeared first on...
View ArticleA significant conversation about wildlife conservation
Gov. Doug Burgum, nominee for Secretary of the Interior, discussed wildlife conservation. See the positive exchange. The post A significant conversation about wildlife conservation appeared first on...
View ArticleWhales’ baleen holds clues about the species’ reaction to whaling
A forgotton collection of baleen helped Smithsonian scientist discover evidence of the stress caused by a resumption of whaling. The post Whales’ baleen holds clues about the species’ reaction to...
View ArticleRight whale mother ‘Grand Teton’ gives birth to her ninth known calf
Grand Teton joins the Right Whale Mama Hall of Fame, becoming one of just five mothers who have been seen with nine or more calves The post Right whale mother ‘Grand Teton’ gives birth to her ninth...
View ArticleCan wind turbines be recycled?
Wind turbines are massive. Improvements in recycling are ensuring they don’t become waste. The post Can wind turbines be recycled? appeared first on Environment Maryland.
View ArticleRight whales could live to be 130 but their median lifespan is just 22
A new study highlights the tremendous potential for North Atlantic right whales – if fishing gear and fast boats didn’t kill them first The post Right whales could live to be 130 but their median...
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