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.’
Despite the judge’s ruling for state and federal highway officials, the plan to relieve congestion by widening portions of the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 remain stalled.
The Md. Dept. of the Environment estimates that at least $1 billion annually in new state spending is necessary for investments that would help the state meet its climate goals.
Environment secretary vows that state is on track to meet its aggressive climate goals.
Governor, who pledged to appoint a state climate czar as he was campaigning in 2022, described the dual hiring as ‘a whole-of-government approach.’
More than 100 advocacy organizations had a hand in the new document calling for action on a variety of fronts.
A campaign promise remains unfulfilled for now.
The new analysis will be used as a jumping-off point for state officials to take the public pulse this summer on the state’s climate goals.
An attempt to prepare an important agency for its greater responsibilities.
Changes coming to the utility regulatory agency that could up the state’s game when it comes to fighting climate change.