Maryland
Monday, December 4, 2023
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 needs to do more for high-risk lung cancer population
The American Lung Association has released its annual State of Lung Cancer report - showing Maryland needs to do more for high-risk patients…
HCC apprentice program opens doors for students
By Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the WorkingNation-Public News Se…
Advocates urge Marylanders to watch out for fraud this holiday season
With the holidays on the horizon, advocates are reminding older Marylanders to watch out for scams during the upcoming season. Federal Trade …
Prince George’s County playground almost torn down to put up a gas station
By Kayla Benjamin for The Washington Informer.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Ne…
Report ranks Maryland 11th in health of women, children
A new report covering women's and children's health shows Maryland is doing well overall, but some concerning trends have emerged. The 2023 Health …
Report: 1 in 9 Marylanders rely on federal programs to avoid food insecurity
A new report looking at hunger in Maryland showed the role federal nutrition programs play in supporting many residents, as well as the state's food …
USDA announces partnership to reform school food procurement
October is National Farm to School Month and the Department of Agriculture has announced a new effort to improve students' access to high-quality food…
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…
NWF asks Marylanders to 'Leave the Leaves' this fall
As fall weather arrives, the National Wildlife Federation is making the case for Marylanders to take a new approach to leaf management. Fall lawn …
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…