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Testimony on Baltimore City Taxpayer's Night

On Wednesday, April 21, the Baltimore City Board of Estimates held Taxpayer's Night, an annual opportunity for Baltimore City residents to comment on the proposed next year's budget. Several organizations, including Organizing Black and Communities United, recruited dozens of people to speak against the proposed increase to the budget of the Baltimore Police Department - read more in the Sun here, and read commentary from Communities United board member and Baltimore Peoples Climate Movement partner Nabeehah Azeez here. Standing in solidarity with these demands, we also spoke on the need to

Minimizing Mosquito Exposure (without pesticides!)

Mosquito season is upon us yet again! There are some steps you can take to minimize your exposure to mosquitoes without relying on mosquito spray programs. While pesticide spray programs may seem like the best choice, they do pose health and environmental risks even when used as directed. Synthetic pyrethroids can worsen respiratory symptoms, organophosphates are linked to neurodegenerative diseases, and these pesticides are toxic to bees, pollinators, and other beneficial insects (as well as birds, fish, and amphibians - natural predators of mosquitoes!). Fortunately, there are effective ways

Tips for Saving Energy at Home

Using less energy at home is good for the environment and your wallet. Global energy need affects energy prices, emissions, and legislation. In order to reduce rising costs, our dependence on fossil fuels, and carbon emissions, taking steps to save energy is critical. Americans could save hundreds of billions of dollars by using more energy-efficient equipment and technologies. Improving characteristics of a home and using up-to-date practices can save 20 to 30 percent on energy bills, and possibly more. Common Inefficiencies Found in Homes Uninsulated crawlspaces and basements Insufficient
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