Climate change Archive
Maryland releases bold new plan to achieve climate goals
Climate change, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Feb 19, 2021
MARYLAND RELEASES BOLD NEW PLAN TO ACHIEVE CLIMATE GOALS State Pursues Ambitious Goal to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50% by 2030 as Nation Officially Re-enters Paris Climate Accord BALTIMORE (Feb. 19, 2021) — The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has released a comprehensive plan that sets a
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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
Feb 10, 2021
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants will reduce pollution and energy consumption BALTIMORE (Feb. 10, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $800,000 in grants today to reduce pollution and save energy. The board is composed of
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Climate change, Coastal Bays, Press releases, Uncategorized
Jan 27, 2021
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants will reduce pollution and energy consumption, improve water quality BALTIMORE (Jan. 27, 2021) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $4.6 million in grants today to reduce pollution, save energy and improve
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eMDE – Ben’s Blog: 2020 year in review
2020 – THE YEAR IN REVIEW COVID, Climate, and Chesapeake dominated this historic and traumatic year of 2020 for us at the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) in nearly all respects, literally, figuratively, and virtually (digitally speaking). The COVID-19 crisis hurt our employees, families, and communities but also
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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, Uncategorized
Dec 07, 2020
Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants and loans will protect drinking water, reduce pollution and flooding BALTIMORE (Dec. 2, 2020) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved funding of more than $100 million toward major projects to protect the supply
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Maryland Commission on Climate Change Issues Annual Report
Climate change, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Nov 17, 2020
Maryland Commission on Climate Change Issues Annual ReportIndependent commission outlines various proposals and recommendations BALTIMORE (November 16, 2020) – The Maryland Commission on Climate Change (Commission) today issues its 2020 Annual Report to Governor Hogan and the General Assembly. The Commission adopted the report at its quarterly meeting on
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Maryland finalizes regulations to phase out hydrofluorocarbons and reduce methane emissions
Climate change, Press releases
Nov 13, 2020
Maryland finalizes regulations to phase out hydrofluorocarbons and reduce methane emissions Maryland Department of the Environment takes action to reduce potent greenhouse gases BALTIMORE (November 13, 2020) – The Maryland Department of the Environment has finalized regulations to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and reduce methane emissions
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Baltimore Sun op-ed: Secretary Grumbles – Clean energy not just good for the environment, but the economy too
Climate change, Secretary Grumbles, Uncategorized
Aug 21, 2020
Baltimore Sun op-ed: Secretary Grumbles – Clean energy not just good for the environment, but the economy too By BEN GRUMBLESFOR THE BALTIMORE SUN While the COVID-19 emergency has created the most significant economic crisis since the Great Depression, a new report underscores the reality that smart investing in
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Maryland moves to phase out hydrofluorocarbons and reduce methane emissions
Climate change, Press releases, Uncategorized
Aug 17, 2020
Maryland moves to phase out hydrofluorocarbons and reduce methane emissions Maryland Department of the Environment seeks to reduce potent greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change BALTIMORE (August 17, 2020) – To help meet Maryland’s aggressive climate and environmental goals for reducing greenhouse gases, the Hogan administration today is
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Hogan administration joins multi-state clean truck initiative
Clean Air, Climate change, Uncategorized
Jul 14, 2020
HOGAN ADMINISTRATION JOINS MULTI-STATE CLEAN TRUCK INITIATIVE Maryland, with 14 other states and the District of Columbia, signs agreement to increase electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, reduce emissions BALTIMORE – The Hogan administration has committed to work with other states to reduce emissions from trucks, buses, and other large
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