Maryland lawmakers urge Congress to spend more on Chesapeake Bay restoration

Citing encouraging signs of improvement, five Maryland lawmakers expressed their support Wednesday for increased funding of the federally-backed Chesapeake Bay restoration program.

Taylor Swift, the Super Bowl, and celebrity private jet emissions: A closer look

As the world tuned in for the spectacle of the 2024 Super Bowl, a less glamorous but equally significant narrative emerged: the environmental impact of private aircraft travel.

Moore puts extra pot of cash toward green projects

Gov. Wes Moore announced plans for spending $90 million on reducing carbon pollution in Maryland, using an unexpected pot of money to fight what he called “environmental injustice.”

Endangered Species Act at 50: wins, losses and controversy

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, one the the most influential conservation laws in U.S. history. But, the occasion is marred by 21 species newly classified as extinct.

As flood plans come to fruition, climate experts say they’ll quickly be inadequate

City Dock floods more than 50 times a year, often forcing business owners along Dock Street to close up shop.

Maryland lawmakers push to designate the Chesapeake Bay as a national recreation area

Lawmakers are calling for the park service to play a larger and more administerial role, especially as they strive to tell previously-untold stories about the watershed’s inhabitants.

Hogan’s environment agency was underfunded and underperformed, experts say

WASHINGTON — Funding cuts and staffing shortages at the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) over the past decade have coincided with a decline in the state’s ecological health. MDE’s water-related enforcement actions and identification of major polluters plummeted during…

Too much light threatens environment and health, studies show

Although it may not garner the same popular attention as other forms of environmental degradation, light pollution has far-reaching impacts for Earth’s ecosystems and human health.

Despite cleanup efforts, Chesapeake Bay remains pollution challenge

The bay faces a long road ahead: the goal is to raise the score to at least 70 out of 100, which is a long way from the current 32. 

Partnership turns Maryland environmental disaster into sanctuary

Masonville Cove, a small stretch of woods along the Patapsco River, once held over 60,000 tons of trash. Now, the scenic nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife — even bald eagles.