Baltimore City Legislative Priorities: Stop Subsidizing Trash Incineration!
Tonight, the Baltimore City Delegation in Maryland's House of Delegates is hosting its 4th Annual Issues & Priorities Pre-Session Hearing. One of the top items on Baltimore's environmental justice agenda: we need to stop subsidizing trash incineration! Check out our testimony and email your representatives!
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Comments on Maryland's Climate Pathway: no to incineration, biogas, & biomass; yes to Zero Waste!
This fall, the Maryland Department of the Environment is finalizing its Climate Pathway report, outlining a policy pathway for the state to reduce emissions by 60% by 2031 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2045. Read our comments & joint comments signed by 19 organizations below.
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Prince George's County: pass a more equitable Better Bag Bill!
In June, Prince George’s County Council passed a “Better Bag Bill:” legislation to ban plastic bags and place a 10 cent charge on paper bags. Bills like these are an important step forward for the environment and great Zero Waste policy - but must be made in coalition with food access and equity organizations to ensure that any potential concerns are addressed.
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Our Comments against a CPCN Exemption for 168 diesel generators
As the data center industry seeks to grow in Maryland, it must follow our environmental and energy laws for the good of Maryland residents and of the climate. Clean Water Action submitted a letter with 14 organizations to the Maryland Public Service Commission urging them to reject Aligned Data Center's request for a rehearing on their request to be exempted from the proper regulatory process for installing 168 diesel generators.
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Clean Water Waves | In The News, August 2023
Our work to protect clean water across the country often makes the news. Clean Water Waves highlights recent articles featuring our staff speaking on their areas of activism and expertise.
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Will Pollution be Part of Maryland's Climate Pathway? Speak out now!
Maryland has published a draft climate plan - and the solid waste section needs a lot of changes. Here's how you can speak out!
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Clean Water Waves | In The News, July 2023
Our work to protect clean water across the country often makes the news. Clean Water Waves highlights recent articles featuring our staff speaking on their areas of activism and expertise.
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