MEDIA CONTACTS: Nina Smith, Governor’s Office: 410-533-0363 nina.smith@maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 2, 2014) Governor O’Malley today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of a proposed rule to reduce carbon dioxide pollution from existing power plants: “Climate change is transforming the world in profound ways that Read the Rest…
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MEDIA CONTACTS: Samantha Kappalman samantha.kappalman@maryland.gov Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Eight state alliance releases plan to put 3.3 million zero emission vehicles on the road ZEV Action Plan is first step in unprecedented bi-coastal effort Baltimore, MD (May 29, 2014) — Eight states on the East and West Coasts today released a collaborative action Read the Rest…
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MEDIA CONTACTS: Samantha Kappalman samantha.kappalman@maryland.gov Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS APPROVES FUNDING FOR CLEAN WATER AND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY Grants and loans will reduce pollution, improve wastewater infrastructure BALTIMORE, MD (May 28, 2014) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $28 million in funding today Read the Rest…
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Gov. Martin O’Malley urged graduating students from the state’s flagship university Thursday to work against climate change, which he called “the transformation that transforms everything.” O’Malley, a term-limited Democrat who is considering a run for the White House in 2016, said climate change is transforming education, language, mobility, farming, forestry, buildings, energy and Read the Rest…
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Downtown Annapolis, Harriet Tubman monument among places at risk from rising seas The streets around City Dock in Annapolis flooded again Friday, closing the Spa Creek Bridge connecting the Eastport neighborhood with downtown for several hours. It was yet another reminder to Lisa Craig that she’s in a race against time to protect one of Read the Rest…
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MEDIA CONTACTS: Samantha Kappalman samantha.kappalman@maryland.gov Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Healthy and Safe Swimming: We’re in it together Baltimore, MD (May 19, 2014) – Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Week begins now, May 19-25, 2014. The Departments of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Environment, and Natural Resources remind Marylanders of safe and Read the Rest…
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For The Record: MDE Permits, Licenses, Certifications Applications and Issuances The following are partial lists by county of permit, license, and certification applications and issuances as well as other permitting activity at the Maryland Department of the Environment. For more information on these permits, please contact Amanda Degen at (410) 537-4120. Applications Received 04/16/2014 thru Read the Rest…
MEDIA CONTACTS: Samantha Kappalman samantha.kappalman@maryland.gov Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT ISSUES ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS Agency Seeks Penalties, Corrective Actions for Alleged Violations of Land, Air and Water Regulations BALTIMORE, MD (May 15, 2014) – The Maryland Department of the Environment today announced major enforcement actions in recent months for alleged violations of State Read the Rest…
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THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT FEATURED ARTICLE BIKE TO WORK DAY 2014 Biking to work is a great way to reduce air and water pollution and get some exercise. MDE is again participating in Bike to Work Day – and we urge you to join in as well. Workplaces throughout Maryland Read the Rest…
BIKE TO WORK DAY 2014 Biking to work is a great way to reduce air and water pollution and get some exercise. MDE is again participating in Bike to Work Day – and we urge you to join in as well. Workplaces throughout Maryland will be encouraging their employees to leave their cars behind this Read the Rest…
