Statement: EPA faces Dirty Water Rule backlash at public hearing
In Kansas City, Kansas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold the first and only public hearing today for the Dirty Water Rule—the proposed replacement to the 2015 Clean Water Rule....
View ArticleUniversity of California, Berkeley, commits to 100% clean energy
The University of California, Berkeley, will transition to 100 percent clean, renewable sources for all of its energy, including heating, transportation and electricity by 2050. This announcement...
View ArticleU.S. Department of Energy’s proposed repeal of lighting efficiency standards...
The U.S. Department of Energy is holding a public meeting today on its plan to revoke Obama-era rules that required higher energy efficiency standards for lighting. The regulations, which had been...
View ArticleStatement: PFAS hearing elevates need for policy reform
Today, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing on the risks of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Witnesses will include senior staff from the...
View ArticleStatement: Bipartisan water infrastructure effort could halt sewage pollution
The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing today on the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), highlighting the need for a new, bipartisan bill that would more than...
View ArticleLand & Water Conservation Fund Renewal Signed into Law
The Land & Water Conservation Fund has supported everything from the expansion and maintenance of local parks and recreation centers to national forests, national parks and historical sites.“This...
View ArticleNew Report: More than two-thirds of states examined receive failing grades...
A total of 22 states earned an “F” grade for their performance in eliminating lead from school drinking water, according to a new study by Environment Maryland Research & Policy Center and Maryland...
View ArticleStatement: PFAS management plan falls short
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a “PFAS Management Plan” today that fails to establish drinking water standards for toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
View ArticleStatement: Senators push agencies to act on toxic chemicals known as PFAS
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a source of widespread drinking water contamination. While our...
View ArticleStatement: EPA seeks to legalize pollution via groundwater
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new interpretation of the Clean Water Act on Monday that fails to protect against pollution that passes through groundwater before reaching our...
View ArticleMarylanders call for Gov. Larry Hogan to ban plastic foam
Dozens of people gathered at the Maryland Science Center on Earth Day to congratulate the state General Assembly for passing the first statewide foam ban in the nation and call on Gov. Larry Hogan to...
View ArticleBernhardt announces an indefinite delay to the administration’s unpopular...
"It’s a good day in America when the administration announces it will delay plans to massively expand offshore oil drilling. This is welcome news because, while the delay may stem more from the court...
View ArticleStatement: Environment America endorses “Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act”
Five Congressmen introduced a bill this week to combat toxic drinking water pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). While PFAS chemicals are putting the drinking water of millions of...
View ArticleRep. Mucarsel-Powell introduces bill to promote clean water, green...
U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell of Florida introduced a bill today that utilizes green infrastructure to prevent wastewater and stormwater pollution. This legislation, called the Water Infrastructure,...
View Article65 groups call for legislation to phase out PFAS in the military within three...
Environment America submitted a letter to the Senate and House Armed Services Committees today, calling on Congress to pass legislation to phase out military firefighting foams that contain toxic per-...
View ArticleReport: Roadmap for a stronger, more sustainable American infrastructure
Three years after candidates from both parties made infrastructure a key presidential campaign issue, it’s finally the long-awaited “infrastructure week.” Democratic congressional leaders and the White...
View ArticleStatement: Congress holds three hearings on PFAS contamination
Congress is holding three hearings today to address widespread drinking water contamination from toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). It’s encouraging to see lawmakers cross the aisle to...
View ArticleNew report grades all 50 states on Volkswagen settlement spending plans
When it comes to clean transportation, most U.S. states are underutilizing funds from Volkswagen’s nearly $3 billion settlement with federal authorities, according to a new report from Maryland PIRG...
View ArticleStatement: Clean Energy Jobs Act will go into Law
Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that he will allow the Clean Energy Jobs act to go into law without his signature.The Clean Energy Jobs Act instructs Maryland electricity providers to obtain at...
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