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Trash Pollution is a Prevalent Bay Threat
John Long, president of Clean Bread and Cheese Creek, is working to combat trash pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.
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.
Growing Algae Could Clean the Chesapeake Bay and Create Biofuel
Typically, algae hurt the bay because they contribute to dead zones, oxygen depleted areas harmful to aquatic life. But by growing fields of algae in a controlled system, the tiny plants can clean water while creating a feedstock for biofuel.
Waste-to-Energy Dirtier Than Coal-Fired Power Plants, Report Claims
A report released Thursday argues that waste-to-energy incinerators are not truly renewable, despite Maryland’s waste-to-energy sector being placed in the same renewable energy class as solar and wind power.
Rainwater Gardens to Reduce Chesapeake Pollution
Gardens that filter rainwater to reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay will be planted in Prince George’s County, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday.