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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.
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.
Environmental & Community Advocates Call on Governor Moore & MDE to Reject Polluters and Embrace Zero Waste in Maryland’s Climate Pathway report
Maryland’s draft Climate Pathway report must recommend that Maryland phase out trash incineration, avoid developing local biogas & biomass industries, and commit to Zero Waste as part of its climate action plan.
Protecting Lake Linganore: Frederick City's drinking water
Every summer in Frederick County, Maryland, news hits about algae blooms, sediment, and other pollution in Lake Linganore. Source of nearly half of the drinking water in Frederick City and the central part of the County and an important center for recreation for the Linganore community, Linganore Creek and its 83-square-mile watershed are vital for Frederick County. But historic agricultural runoff, continued construction, and the threat of major development just upstream from the lake all put this drinking water source at risk. Residents of the areas have organized to address these concerns
Comment today on the Baltimore City Green Network Plan
The Green Network Plan is the Baltimore Office of Sustainability’s plan to transform vacant and abandoned properties into community assets, such as gardens, parks, urban farms, recreational fields, and more. They've been working for over a year to come up with an outline of green nodes and corridors for the whole city, and have worked with community groups in four areas in East, West, and Southwest Baltimore to create detailed neighborhood greenspace plans. And, now, they want feedback from Baltimore residents on their plan. Read it here and submit comments online. Do you live in Broadway East
