The Maryland Senate began preliminary discussions Friday on a sweeping climate action plan that calls for net-zero statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. The…
Sometimes in Annapolis a major legislative fight can be seen far off on the horizon. That was certainly the feel during a public hearing…
When Maryland deregulated the electricity and natural gas markets in 1999, the hope was to encourage competition among energy suppliers and provide residents with…
Let’s dispense with the elephant in the room. The Texas energy emergency last month was not a failure of the retail competitive energy market….
Four Maryland lawmakers joined a national network of public officials who support holding corporate polluters accountable for their contributions to the climate crisis. Delegates…
Maryland lawmakers advanced a bill Monday that would prohibit stores from providing plastic bags to customers starting July 2022. An iteration of this legislation…
A bill that would have required polluters to pay for their greenhouse gas emissions, and invest that revenue into education and green infrastructure, was…
There are four power plants within 13 miles of Brandywine, an unincorporated town in southern Prince George’s County. Other industrial hazards such as a…
In taking a broader look at social justice and equity issues, Maryland lawmakers are considering a series of bills to mitigate harmful environmental toxins…
If Maryland is to achieve its climate goals, we need to source more renewable energy, reduce our energy usage and improve our waste management….