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Energy & Environment

According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, the state has 22 power plants of various sizes that burn fossil fuels.

Funding programs emerge to help Maryland reach its goal of putting 5 million native trees on public and private lands by 2031.

Young conservatives who favor acting to combat climate change may seek guidance from the former governor’s environmental record.

House committee’s decision to amend a popular consumer protection bill puts its fate in doubt as Sine Die approaches.

Greens ‘feel betrayed,’ a green leader says. ‘This was done in the dead of night without consultation. This is a partial repeal of Climate Solutions Now.’

Maryland Matters and several other groups are cosponsoring the U.S. Senate forum, which will focus on environmental issues and preserving democracy.

The head of the Maryland agency that regulates utilities pushes back against a recent op-ed from former Attorney General Doug Gansler.

The bill now directs that 15% of all tax revenues that the state collects from data center operators be used to fund clean energy and climate programs. Many environmental groups remain opposed.

The House and Senate are at odds over a measure designed to improve the approval process for higher education programs.

One high school page in Annapolis found herself testifying in favor of social housing legislation in the House of Delegates.