Action for a greener, healthier Maryland

Report: Methane Gas Leaks

Gas leaks and pipeline incidents are common and put public health and safety at risk.

Protections for Right whales advance in Congress

The Right Whale Coexistence Act provides $150 million in funding to adopt the use of Right whale-safe fishing gear to help breathe new life into the endangered species. Learn more here.

Nifty Fifty environmental activities

Looking for family-friendly ways to learn about our planet and how to protect it? Check out our guide of 50 environmental activities kids can do at home.

Shining Cities 2022

Which cities are leading the way on solar power? Find out in our new report. 

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News Release | Environment America

Statement: EU to phase out new fossil fuel cars by 2035

The European Union reached a deal on Wednesday to pass a new climate law that will require new car sales to be zero-emission by 2035.

News Release | Environment Maryland and Maryland PIRG

STATEMENT: Baltimore City bans toxic pesticides

BALTIMORE -- A new law restricting the use of three toxic pesticides that can harm children and kill bees goes into effect Friday in Baltimore City. 

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Deep-water coral bank threatened

Florida’s deep coral reef, protected in ‘80s, faces prospect of destructive shrimp trawling once again 

Blog Post

Update: Baltimore Bans Toxic Pesticides

A new law restricting the use of three toxic pesticides that can harm children and kill bees goes into effect Friday in Baltimore City. 

Blog Post

What states have committed to 100% renewable energy?

Rhode Island is at least the tenth state to codify a commitment to 100% clean or renewable energy.

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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.