Action for a greener, healthier Maryland

America's Top Colleges for Renewable Energy

America’s colleges and universities are leading the transition to a 100 percent renewable energy system. More than 40 colleges and universities now obtain 100 percent or more of their electricity from renewable energy sources.

Victory for the Great American Outdoors

President Trump just signed the Great American Outdoors Act, which fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Safe for Swimming?

If it's safe to go to the beach, it should be safe to go swimming. But too often, it's not.

Greener Together

Opportunities to connect with the natural world and other like-minded people through engaging events, fun activities and helpful guides.

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

News, blogs, action and more

News Release

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

A resolute dedication to democratic ideals coupled with the wisdom to recognize how and when to see the task through to completion: Advocates for all causes would do well to emulate the qualities that made Justice Ginsburg a truly historic figure. We offer our condolences to her children and grandchildren. The country she worked to hard to improve will miss her.

Blog Post

Plastic Perspective: Plastic and Public Health

In this second installation of Plastic Perspectives, our fellow Sacha Cameron will be exploring the health concerns that arise from plastic production and disposal through a conversation with Dr. Sacoby Wilson of the University of Maryland, College Park. An associate professor with the Maryland Institute for Applied Environmental Health (MIAEH) and Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Dr. Wilson is well-versed in plastics and the environmental justice issues associated with their overuse.

News Release | Environment Maryland

Statement: Baltimore Pesticide Ban Heads to Full City Council Vote

The Baltimore City Council Health Committee voted favorably with amendments on CB 20-0495, a comprehensive regulation of pesticides. The bill restricts the use of chlorpyrifos, neonicotinoids, and glyphosate (the main ingredient in RoundUp) in Baltimore City. 

Blog Post

Governor Hogan is going the wrong way on transit

Today Environment Maryland and Maryland PIRG sent a letter to Gov. Hogan, Secretary Slater, and Administrator Quinn in opposition to newly proposed cuts to transit funding. 

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Plastic Perspective: A Series

Concerns over plastic use and waste are more mainstream now than ever before.  The message is clear: plastic is not good for the environment. But did you know that the invention of plastic was once seen as a win for conservation? Read the first blog "Plastic Perspectives," our new 10-part series on plastic pollution.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.