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Coalition Opposes Natural Gas Export Facility Construction
A broad coalition of lawyers, homeowners, organizations and businesses came together Tuesday to present their arguments opposing the construction of a liquefied natural gas export facility on the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County.
Poultry Association Looking for Connections Between Attorney General, Environmental Groups
Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., a non-profit trade association, filed a public information request with Attorney General Doug Gansler’s office this week to learn more about Gansler’s Environmental Advisory Council and its relationship with the University of Maryland Environmental Law Clinic.
Maryland Researchers to Probe Regional Impact of Climate Change
From potential heat waves to increased cases of respiratory illness and outbreaks of infectious disease, Maryland scientists are looking to predict how climate change will affect health to help communities prepare.
Environmentally-Savvy Nursing Homes
Nine Maryland health care facilities are regularly purchasing and serving local, sustainable beef and poultry to their patients, while reducing their food budgets.
Local moms do their part to reduce plastic waste
Reusable lunch bags called Lunchskins reduce need for plastic bags.
Annapolis Vending Machine Company Offers Healthier Snacks
Vend Natural, a vending machine company based in Annapolis, aims to give people on-the-go healthier snacking options–and their profits are almost 3 times higher than those of traditional vending machines.
Environment Maryland Says Fracking Not Worth the Cost
Environment Maryland says fracking would cause water contamination, pollution and infrastructure damage.
Ban Bottled Water? Not So Fast, Maryland College Administrators Say
As the nation becomes more environmentally aware, some anti-bottled water groups are convincing colleges and universities to halt bottled water sales in favor of reusable, eco-friendly alternatives. The idea is catching on across the country, but many Maryland college sustainability officials aren’t sure it’s a good idea.
Government Officials, Community Members Celebrate New Bike Trail
Local, state and federal officials donned helmets, mounted bicycles and sped off Friday morning on the new bike path at Bladensburg Waterfront Park, part of a trail network project underway to help restore the polluted Anacostia River watershed.