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Taking the Trash out of Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio Standard

by Taylor Smith-Hams | February 12, 2019

10 million dollars. That’s how much money the BRESCO trash incinerator has received in “renewable energy” subsidies over six years. That’s right — trash incineration is currently included in our state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard. This means that harmful, polluting incinerators … Continued

Maryland Legislators Introduce “Clean Energy Jobs Act” to Increase Wind and Solar with Majority Support

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | February 8, 2019

Recent Gonzales Poll Shows Overwhelming Statewide Support for Hogan to Support the “Clean Energy Jobs Act” ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, Senator Brian Feldman (D-15) and Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti (D-34A) introduced a landmark clean energy bill with majority support in … Continued

Take Action Online to Reduce Air Pollution in MD! Join the #NoCashforTrash Social Media Campaign

by Stacy Miller | February 7, 2019

by Lauryn Countess, CCAN Action Fund intern   Hey Marylanders! We need your help to protect the health of our communities! If you live in the Baltimore area, you may know of the BRESCO trash incinerator. This incinerator has long … Continued

CCAN Action Fund Take Action Challenge – Maryland 2019

by Stacy Miller | February 7, 2019

by Emily Frias, CCAN Action Fund Maryland Grassroots Coordinator Welcome: Hello, and thank you for being a climate activist! We are very excited about getting the Clean Energy Jobs and Pipeline and Water Protection Acts over the finish line this … Continued

Advocates Introduce Legislation to Protect Maryland Waters from Fracked Gas Pipelines

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | February 7, 2019

Sen. Zirkin, Del. Fraser-Hidalgo Sponsor Pipeline and Water Protection Act ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, a coalition of climate and clean water advocates are applauding the latest move to protect Maryland’s waters from dirty, dangerous fracked gas pipelines, the Maryland Pipeline … Continued

Climate Leader and Author Bill McKibben Attends State of the Union Speech as Guest of Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD)

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | February 5, 2019

During visit, McKibben will advocate for Green New Deal legislation and the need for oversight hearings on the latest climate science and the historic climate denial of oil companies WASHINGTON , DC — Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8) is bringing renowned … Continued

Record Number of House Delegates Vote for 100% Clean Energy Bill Amendments in Richmond

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | January 31, 2019

CCAN Applauds Delegate Sam Rasoul and Other Champions RICHMOND, Virginia– Today, a record 48 members of the Virginia House of Delegates voted for creating a realistic pathway to 100% clean electricity, providing funding for economic development in low-income communities and … Continued

“Green New Deal” Comes to Virginia: Lawmakers, Activists Rally for State Resolution in Support

by Stacy Miller | January 22, 2019

“Green New Deal” Comes to Virginia: Lawmakers, Activists Rally for State Resolution in Support Federal momentum for a “Green New Deal” reverberates in the halls of the Virginia General Assembly Preliminary photos available here. Additional high-resolution photos available shortly, on … Continued

Baltimore City Council Passes Resolution to End Public Subsidies for Trash Incineration

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | January 14, 2019

Council votes for resolution calling on the Maryland General Assembly to pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act and remove clean energy subsidies for trash incineration. Residents gathered at City Hall before the vote to demand an end to this practice … Continued

MD Activists Bring Surfboards and “Climate Wave” to Hogan on First Day of Session to Support MD’s Top Clean Energy Bill

by Denise Robbins, Communications Director | January 9, 2019

Advocates Also Release Gonzales Poll Showing Overwhelming Statewide Support for Hogan to Support the “Clean Energy Jobs Act” ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, nearly 100 Maryland community leaders and activists rallied at the Maryland State House in support of the top … Continued

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