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Testimony against HB62/SB253: environmental protections from chemical warfare disposal activities
Today, the House Environment and Transportation Committee and the Senate Education, energy, and the Environment Committee both held hearings on HB62 / SB253 , legislation that would exempt "research facilities" for the incineration of chemical warfare materials - designated as such by the U.S. Department of Defense - from a number of environmental protections which would otherwise comply. This moment, with so much turmoil at the federal level, is not an appropriate one to withdraw Maryland environmental protections in favor of federal discretion. Our testimony is below!
HB62/SB253
Equitable Bring Your Own Bag Bill in Montgomery County
Two weeks ago, the Montgomery County Council held a public hearing on a new and improved Bring Your Own Bag Bill to update the County's environmental policies on carryout bags, and a vote is coming up soon. Take action: email your County Council members today!
Baltimore City Council Poised to Support EPA, MDE Requirements for Sewage Backup Assistance Program
Final Decision Rests with Mayor Scott and Baltimore City DPW
Tonight, the Baltimore City Council will vote on a resolution to support expanded access to the City’s Sewage Onsite Support program, an action that would provide relief for hundreds of Baltimore residents annually who experience devastating sewage backups into their homes through no fault of their own. The resolution, entitled “Request for City Action – Expand the Sewage Onsite Support Program” will be introduced by Councilman Gray, and is cosponsored at introduction by Councilmembers Mark Parker, Ryan Dorsey, Odette Ramos, James
2025 Clean Water Action Maryland Legislative Priorities
This is an exciting three months as Maryland’s House of Delegates and Senate work together to create and pass legislation for Governor Moore's decision. During this whirlwind, your role is critical to helping environmental legislation pass – every voice asking for change helps move the needle. Here are Clean Water Action's top priorities in the 2025 legislative session.
Rally to Reclaim Renewable Energy
Join us for a rally outside the Maryland State House to Reclaim Renewable Energy!
For years, communities on the frontline of trash incinerators have been fighting against the state of Maryland's greenwashing: Maryland designates trash incinerators as "renewable energy" in our Renewable Portfolio Standard, and wastes money subsidizing polluting incinerators that should be supporting real renewable energy.
Every year that Maryland delays fixing this expensive problem, the state is throwing away $24 million subsidizing three incinerators - in Baltimore City, Montgomery County, and Lorton, VA -