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Maryland’s enforcement of water pollution laws has declined over the last two decades, but especially in the last few years, according to a new…

Ten candidates for governor laid out their plans to tackle climate change at a Tuesday night forum, a number of them supporting mass transit…

Decision-Making

Legislation provides an objective method for the state to assess the immediate and long-term costs of projects — large and small — on the environment and residents’ health and quality of life.

The forums will take place at the University of Maryland College Park on Tuesday evening and at Goucher College in Towson on Wednesday evening.

After easing strict emission reduction standards on the building industry, a Senate committee passed a sweeping climate bill while climate measures in the House…

Climate Corps

Fighting the climate crisis is essential work. It’s imperative that environmental jobs programs offer economic benefits for workers.

Polluters

The fossil fuel industry must not be allowed to escape legal liability and pass off the costs of its actions to the taxpayers.

Climate

Business owners, farmers and local leaders have plenty to say about the impacts of our changing climate. Lawmakers not ready to address the climate crisis should talk to them.

Lawmakers are considering a bill that would require governmental agencies to evaluate how their actions may negatively affect the climate or hamper environmental justice…

Zero-Emission Truck Act will set a standard that ensures manufacturers selling trucks in Maryland invest in, build and deliver pollution-free vehicles, lessening the pollution in communities of color.