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Maryland Attorney General’s Office and Maryland Department of Environment Obtain Settlement Concerning 2021 Diesel Fuel Release in Frederick County

BALTIMORE, MD (December 26, 2025) – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Department of the Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain announced today that the Circuit Court for Frederick County has entered a Consent Decree between the Maryland Department of the Environment (Department), D.M. Bowman, Inc., (Bowman) Day and Sons, Inc., (Day and Sons) and The Potomac  Read the Rest…

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Attorney General Brown Announces Nearly $150 Million Settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG Over Emissions Fraud

Mercedes Accused of Misleading Consumers Regarding Vehicle Emissions in Violation of Maryland Consumer Protection and Environmental Laws BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a $149,673,750 settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Mercedes-Benz Group AG resolving allegations the companies engaged in and facilitated cheating diesel emissions tests, misleading consumers, and causing dangerous and  Read the Rest…

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Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and State of Maryland Announce Regional Water Governance Model Work Group Members

Mission is to identify efficiencies and improve affordability BALTIMORE (December 22, 2025) – A new 13-member Baltimore regional work group has been formed to come up with a better governance structure for water systems to fit the modern needs and better serve ratepayers. The Baltimore region’s water and wastewater systems are used by Baltimore City,  Read the Rest…

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Maryland’s 5 Million Trees Program Surpasses 1.5 Million Trees Planted

More than 555,330 Added in FY2025 Toward 2031 Goal BALTIMORE (December 17, 2025) – Maryland’s 5 Million Trees program has reached more than 1.5 million native trees planted, marking a major milestone and reflecting strong momentum toward reaching the state’s ambitious goal of planting 5 million trees by 2031. More than 555,330 trees were planted  Read the Rest…

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Second Annual Climate Subcabinet Report Highlights Gains in Cleaner Vehicles, Energy-Efficient Buildings and Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Advances by State Government Mean Lower Energy Costs for Taxpayers, Support Green Technology and Jobs BALTIMORE (December 10, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) today released the 2025 Climate Subcabinet Annual Report highlighting progress in cleaner vehicles, energy-efficient buildings and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Despite climate denial from the federal government, the  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Honors Student Artists at “Rethink Recycling” Sculpture Contest

Century High School Student Wins Top Prize; Annual Awards Promote Recycling, Creativity among Students BALTIMORE (Nov. 21, 2025) – Amaya Harding, a student at Century High School, won the grand prize at the Maryland Department of the Environment’s 24th annual “Rethink Recycling” Sculpture Contest today at Montgomery Park in Baltimore City. The winning entry, a  Read the Rest…

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Secretary McIlwain to Highlight State Climate Leadership at COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Brazil

Maryland works to advance climate pollution policies with federal government absent   BALTIMORE (November 3, 2025) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary McIlwain will attend the COP30 Local Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from November 3-5, 2025, to emphasize Maryland’s commitment to climate action and showcase its leadership on a global stage.  Read the Rest…

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Governor Wes Moore and European Union Ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė Co-host Inaugural Forum on Circular Economy in Annapolis

Maryland has nation-leading extended producer responsibility initiative to cut waste and generate 2,000 jobs ANNAPOLIS, MD (October 29, 2025) – Governor Wes Moore today hosted representatives from the European Union, Maryland business executives and policy experts for the first-ever Circular Economy Forum. The forum, co-hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to the United  Read the Rest…

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Board of Public Works Advances $18.2 Million Toward Extended North Tunnel Flood Mitigation Project in Howard County

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore and the Board of Public Works today advanced $18.2 million in funding for the Extended North Tunnel flood mitigation project in Howard County and nearly $5 million for water infrastructure projects in Calvert, Cecil, Talbot, and Kent counties. The projects will create hundreds of construction jobs and help communities  Read the Rest…

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Maryland Department of the Environment Awards $5 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

New investments expand access to EV charging in Baltimore City, the Eastern Shore, and Western Maryland, provide economic benefits to businesses and drivers BALTIMORE (October 21, 2025) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced more than $5 million in grants to support the installation of electric vehicle charging stations across the state. The  Read the Rest…

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