CCAN Statement: Hurricane Florence a Reminder that Virginia Needs Long-Term Climate Mitigation and Adaptation RICHMOND, VA — Hurricane Florence is strengthening as it is headed for North Carolina and Virginia. Governor Northam has issued a state of emergency for Virginia, … Continued
Groups Express Surprise that Bill does Not Include a Carbon Price Given Months of Advocacy and Broad Grassroots Support WASHINGTON, DC — On Tuesday, July 10th, D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh (Ward 3) introduced an “omnibus” bill on climate change that … Continued
By Elizabeth Campbell, CCAN Summer Intern Recently, over 70 voters from Charles County attentively listened to several candidates running for Maryland General Assembly in District 28. Eight candidates including three incumbents discussed their positions on key issues related to the … Continued
Unprecedented number of Maryland candidates for Senate and House sign resolution supporting legislation to dramatically expand wind and solar power in Maryland. Business owners from Ellicott City also call on Governor Hogan to support the Clean Energy Jobs Initiative. … Continued
Statement from the CCAN Action Fund and Preserve Floyd on Virginia’s State Surveillance of Pipeline Protest Groups Groups Call on Gov. Northam to Immediately Order the Virginia Fusion Center to End All Surveillance RICHMOND, VA — On Friday, June 1, … Continued
On May 15th, we are holding the “2018 Climate Champions Award Ceremony.” We’ll honor our climate leaders who have gone above and beyond to bring change to Maryland and Washington, D.C. We’ll have live music and delicious food and wine, … Continued
Mayor Pugh signed the Crude Oil Terminal Prohibition, which the Baltimore City Council passed in a sweeping 14-1 vote to protect Baltimoreans from dangerous crude oil shipments and climate change. BALTIMORE, MD — Today Mayor Catherine Pugh signed the Crude … Continued
In Response to Hogan Fracked Gas Plans, Legislators Call for Mandates to Protect Drinking Water From Controversial Pipelines Delegate Shane Robinson (D-39) announced “emergency” legislation that would require the Maryland Department of Environment to go through an individualized and … Continued
The Baltimore City Council passed the Crude Oil Terminal Prohibition 14-1 to protect Baltimoreans from dangerous crude oil shipments and climate change. Advocates call on Mayor Catherine Pugh to sign the bill into law. BALTIMORE — The Baltimore City Council … Continued
Bill was deliberated in House Economic Matters Committee March 5; goes to Senate Finance Committee March 6 Annapolis, MD — Maryland leaders affirmed widespread support for the Clean Energy Jobs Act (HB 1453 / SB 732) following a telephone … Continued
