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At symposium, Van Hollen stresses support for scientists, seriousness of climate change
COLUMBIA, Maryland — Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen on Wednesday stressed the urgency of understanding climate change and dismissed Trump administration efforts to ban the term as “all nonsense.” The Democrat, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, told the…
Thousands urge Washington and the world to take action on climate change
By NORA ECKERT, DAN NOVAK, HEATHER KIM, AYANA ARCHIE and HORUS ALAS Capital News Service WASHINGTON – Thousands took to the streets of the nation’s capital on Friday as part of a global youth strike for climate change, wielding signs…
Supporters say Clean Energy Jobs Act could bring thousands of clean energy jobs to Maryland
Montgomery County Senator Brian Feldman says legislation he’s sponsoring could bring as many as 20-thousand clean energy jobs to the state. The bill would require 50% of Maryland energy to be renewable by 2030 and reach 100% by 2040.
Congressional Democrats vow to keep U.S. in the fight against carbon emissions
The United States is the only member of the United Nations to reject the Paris Climate Agreement. Congressional democrats, including Maryland Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman Steny Hoyer, say this could not only be detrimental to the planet, but to America’s economy and national security, too.
Lawmakers blast Trump budget cutting Chesapeake Bay cleanup
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers from states surrounding the Chesapeake Bay on Wednesday expressed bipartisan criticism of President Donald Trump’s proposal to end federal support for cleaning up Chesapeake Bay. “The president’s budget that would zero out the Chesapeake Bay Program is…
Washington’s Cherry Trees Bloom in Eastern “Heat Wave”
Visitors at the National Mall are seeing a familiar sight at an unusual time of the year, as the recent rash of warm weather in the area has led to a second bloom for some cherry trees.
Van Hollen Bill Would Promote Cleaner Environment, Provide Grants to Citizens
Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, has reintroduced legislation designed to curb pollution by reducing carbon emissions while providing grants to Americans to offset higher energy costs.
Cardin, Fellow Senators Vow Action on Climate Change
Sen. Ben Cardin and other members of the Climate Action Task Force are planning to “wake up Congress” and make noise about climate change
Climate Change Affects Maryland Apple Harvest
Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather are affecting apple harvest dates and may be changing the taste as well.