Action for a greener, healthier Maryland

Choose wildlife over waste

Plastic foam cups and containers are ending up in our oceans, polluting our water and harming wildlife. We can choose wildlife over waste.

Renewables on the Rise: 2019 edition

Find out which states are leading on solar, wind and more

The Trump administration is gutting the Endangered Species Act

We’re losing species at alarming rates and we’re not sufficiently protecting their habitat — we should be doubling up our conservation efforts.

It's time for America to go renewable

New legislation calls for increasing renewable energy in every state

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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.

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Study: Hundreds of beaches found not safe for swimming

On the wrong day at the wrong beach, swimming could make you sick.

News Release | Environment Maryland

New study: U.S. clean energy use has accelerated during the past decade

Since 2009, the United States has increased its solar power generation 40-fold and upped its electric production from wind by more than 270 percent, according to a new report released today by Environment Maryland Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. The study also highlights advances in energy savings, the increased use of energy storage and the tremendous growth of electric vehicle sales. 

Report | Environment Maryland Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group

Renewables on the Rise

News Release | Environment Maryland Research and Policy Center

New study shows a decade of progress positions Maryland to take clean energy to the next level

Since 2009, Maryland has seen an increase of 35,090%  in the amount of electricity it gets from the sun, and a 550% increase in wind power production, according to a new report released today by Environment Maryland Research & Policy Center. The report also highlights advances in the use of energy storage and electric vehicles, and Maryland is ranked 16th among the states for improvements in electricity energy efficiency programs.

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Testimony: Baltimore should Ban Plastic Bags

Today, we submitted testimony in support of Council Bill 19-0401, the Comprehensive Bag Reduction, a Baltimore City bill to ban single use plastic bags.

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Energy Sage

Have you ever thought about going solar at your home or business? Environment Maryland has partnered with EnergySage to make finding your local solar options easy. Find out more.