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Energy & Environment - page 40

filling a glass with tapwater

The hearing came after a series of sewage spills, a report about inadequate inspections at poultry farms and concerns about drinking water systems.

Oysters

A panel charged with rebuilding oyster populations while maintaining a sustainable harvest released 19 recommendations — only one of which called for anything new.

student javier fuentes handles waste bins at school

Javier Fuentes is part of a growing youth movement working to create a more equitable and sustainable future.

The frequency of ‘marine heat waves’ in the waters of the Chesapeake is increasing, which could have devastating impacts to the bay ecosystem, scientists warn.

100 empty chairs represent climate change deaths

Democratic leaders have said that passing aggressive climate legislation is among their top priorities of this year’s General Assembly session.

Poolesville High School Global Ecology student Brianna Akuamoah-Boateng heeds nature’s cries.

Our parks today are overcrowded, underfunded, inaccessible to many, and in need of critical repairs, three top leaders write.

Animal Welfare

The Humane Society becomes the latest advocacy group to grade lawmakers on their legislative session votes.

A state legislator tries to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to carbon-free living.

A dormant court case that could lead to the construction of a natural gas pipeline beneath the Potomac River and Western Maryland Rail Trail…