Climate change Archive
Baltimore Sun op-ed by Sec. Grumbles: “Hogan administration is committed to confronting the climate crisis’”
Climate change, 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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Maryland releases draft Chesapeake Bay restoration plan
Bay Restoration, Chesapeake Bay, Climate change, Conowingo Dam, Press releases, Uncategorized
Apr 12, 2019
MARYLAND RELEASES DRAFT CHESAPEAKE BAY RESTORATION PLAN Public invited to comment on draft Phase III Watershed Implementation Plan BALTIMORE (April 12, 2019) – A draft plan for continued progress in restoring Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay is now available for public review and comment. The draft Phase III
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Secretary Grumbles Attends COP24 Convention in Poland
Climate change, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Dec 17, 2018
MEDIA CONTACTS: Mark Shaffer (410) 537-3056 mark.shaffer1@maryland.gov Secretary Grumbles Attends COP24 Convention in Poland BALTIMORE, MD (December 14, 2018) – Maryland Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles’ attended the 24th Conference Of the Parties (COP24) convention in Katowice, Poland, earlier this week with a delegation of states and foundations to
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Maryland to Phase Out Hydrofluorocarbons
Climate change, Press releases, Uncategorized
Sep 11, 2018
Maryland to Phase Out Hydrofluorocarbons Maryland joins U.S. Climate Alliance states in reducing potent greenhouse gases BALTIMORE (Sept. 11, 2018) – Demonstrating the state’s commitment to meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals, Maryland will be pursuing measures to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), greenhouse gases that are significantly
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Maryland Environment Secretary Grumbles to Attend Global and National Summits on Climate and Water
Clean Water, Climate change, Governor Hogan, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Sep 11, 2018
MEDIA CONTACTS: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Maryland Environment Secretary Grumbles to Attend Global and National Summits on Climate and Water BALTIMORE, MD (September 11, 2018) – On behalf of the Hogan administration, Maryland Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles will be attending, speaking at, and/or moderating more than a
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