Climate change Archive
Md. Environment Sec. Grumbles Attends Key Global Climate Conference in Spain
Climate change, Governor Hogan, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Dec 16, 2019
MEDIA CONTACTS: Mark Shaffer (410) 537-3003 mark.shaffer1@maryland.gov Md. Environment Sec. Grumbles Attends Key Global Climate Conference in Spain Delegation of U.S. states delivers on bipartisanship and ocean stewardship BALTIMORE, MD (December 13, 2019) – Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles attended and participated throughout the
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Drinking water, Mining, Press releases, Uncategorized
Oct 30, 2019
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will reduce pollution, improve drinking water BALTIMORE (October 30, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $5 million in grants and loans today to reduce pollution and improve drinking
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Governor Hogan Announces Landmark Agreement with Exelon on Conowingo Dam
Bay Restoration, Clean Water, Climate change, Conowingo Dam, Governor Hogan, Press releases, Uncategorized
Oct 30, 2019
Governor Hogan Announces Landmark Agreement with Exelon on Conowingo Dam Proposed settlement to provide more than $200 million toward Chesapeake Bay restoration and environmental projects ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced a comprehensive agreement between the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Exelon Generation Company, LLC, which requires
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Maryland releases draft plan to achieve climate goals
Climate change, Press releases, Uncategorized
Oct 15, 2019
MARYLAND RELEASES DRAFT PLAN TO ACHIEVE CLIMATE GOALS Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by More Than 40% by 2030 BALTIMORE (Oct. 15, 2019) — The Maryland Department of the Environment has drafted a comprehensive, economy-wide plan to dramatically reduce emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. The draft
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Baltimore Sun op-ed by Sec. Grumbles: “Hogan administration is committed to confronting the climate crisis’”
Climate change, News stories, Uncategorized
Oct 08, 2019
The amazing 16-year old Greta Thunberg inspired tens of thousands of us participating in the recent UN Climate Week in New York City. While the effects of climate change are growing more severe, and the need for action is more urgent than ever before, there is some good and
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eMDE: Ben’s Blog – A September to Remember
Climate change, eMDE, Secretary Grumbles
Oct 07, 2019
THE LATEST FROM THE MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT A September to Remember What a month for important environmental, climate, and clean energy developments within and beyond Maryland. On the biggest stage, the UN Climate Action Summit in New York City from September 22-26, the world was watching and
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Department of the Environment funds electric and alternative fuel school buses under Volkswagen settlement
Clean Air, Climate change, Press releases, Uncategorized
Sep 26, 2019
Department of the Environment funds electric and alternative fuel school buses under Volkswagen settlement Nearly $2.5 million approved for programs that will improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide health benefits to children BALTIMORE (Sept. 26, 2019) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has approved nearly $2.5
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Press releases, Uncategorized
Sep 04, 2019
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants will reduce pollution, energy consumption BALTIMORE (September 4, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $1.4 million in grants today to reduce pollution and save energy. The board is composed
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Maryland submits Chesapeake Bay clean-up plan
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Conowingo Dam, Press releases, Uncategorized
Aug 23, 2019
MARYLAND SUBMITS CHESAPEAKE BAY CLEAN-UP PLAN Final Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan sets path to achieving bay restoration goals by 2025 BALTIMORE (Aug. 23, 2019) – Maryland has developed a comprehensive plan for the next steps in continued progress in restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The Phase III Watershed Implementation
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Press releases, Uncategorized
Apr 24, 2019
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grant made possible by Clean Water Commerce Act will fund water pollution reductions to Bay tributary in Harford County BALTIMORE (April 24, 2019) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the first funding stemming from
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