MD: Climate Change
Bill would require fossil fuel companies to help pay for climate impacts
Advocates are asking Maryland lawmakers to establish a superfund to help hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the costs of climate change…
Advocates see composting as alternative to incineration of Baltimore’s food waste
The founder of the Baltimore Compost Collective wants Baltimore to ditch trash incineration, fight climate change and grow healthier food. Marvin …
'Better Buildings Act' would mandate electrification in new construction
With Maryland's commitment to be carbon neutral by 2045 on the horizon, the General Assembly is taking up the issue of building codes. During this …
Report: MD grid can manage transition to electric heating
A recent study shows Maryland's electric grid is well positioned to manage the transition to electrification as outlined in the state's climate goals…
DC Public Service Commission puts Project Pipes on hold
Advocates are applauding the Washington, D.C., Public Service Commission's decision to pause a Washington Gas infrastructure rebuild known as Project …
NASA grant funds study on impact of farming techniques on greenhouse gases
NASA-funded research using satellites to study atmospheric nitrogen will examine how different farming approaches affect greenhouse gas emissions…
Report: MD must adopt air quality equipment standards to meet climate goals
A new report documenting the impact of fossil fuel-powered appliances on air quality makes the case that Maryland will need to take additional steps t…
Yearlong study to examine atmospheric conditions over Baltimore
A climate study focusing on the atmosphere above Baltimore is in the works for next year. A team of 23 investigators from 13 research institutions …
Study: Thousands of acres of MD farmland facing saltwater intrusion
Researchers have found the amount of land affected by saltwater intrusion on the Delmarva Peninsula has dramatically increased in recent years…
Report Estimates 16K New Jobs Possible via Climate Pathway
A new report provides a road map for how Maryland can achieve its climate goals, and officials want to hear from the public. Maryland's Climate …
$900 Billion in Health Benefits Likely from EV, Green Energy Adoption
With air quality in the news of late, a new report found transitioning to electric vehicles would bring major public health benefits. The American …
Wildfire Smoke Produces Worst MD Air Quality in Decades
As smoke from Canadian wildfires drifts over the state, researchers from the University of Maryland are flying into the smoke plumes to measure …