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Well…that’s a wrap! As you probably know, the Maryland General Assembly adjourned at midnight on Monday, April 11, concluding the 444th legislative session. Over the last 90 days, we’ve been ringing the alarm bells (like the United Nations’ Code Red for Humanity!!!) and urging our state leaders not to let another year go by without […]

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Apr 19 2022

Councilmember Hans Riemer and Climate Advocates Announce Legislation to Decarbonize New Buildings through “Clean Electrification”

News, Press Releases / By Denise Robbins

Bill would require new construction to use 100 percent electric energy equipment beginning in 2024; technology has advanced making electric heating affordable and effective From the Office of Councilmember Hans Riemer ROCKVILLE, Md., April 14, 2022—Joined by local and statewide climate advocacy groups, Councilmember Hans Riemer will unveil new legislation that decarbonizes new buildings beginning

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Apr 19 2022

Eight MD Gubernatorial Candidates Commit to 100% Clean Electricity by 2035, Other Equitable Climate Actions

News, Press Releases / By Denise Robbins

2022 MD Climate Justice Platform asks candidates to commit to transformative climate action and worker protections. Sponsored by leading climate, social justice, and labor groups Takoma Park, MD — Eight leading candidates for Maryland governor have signed a resolution vowing to support legislation in 2023 that would set the state on the course to 100% clean electricity with

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Apr 7 2022

Maryland Matters Op-Ed: On Climate, U.N. Says ‘Delay Means Death.’ Do Pepco and BGE Care in Maryland?

Blog, News / By Denise Robbins

By Mike Tidwell, executive director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network and CCAN Action Fund. Climate change has gotten so bad that any pause in the transition to a clean-energy economy will literally kill people. “Delay means death,” says United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres. He uttered those words after another blockbuster and depressing climate study came

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Mar 31 2022

Maryland General Assembly Achieves Mixed Results With Passage of Climate Solutions Now Act on Thursday

News, Press Releases / By KC Chartrand

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland General Assembly achieved mixed results with the passage today of the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022. After the Senate concurred with the House of Delegates’ amended version of Senate Bill 528, the Assembly has now sent the bill to Governor Larry Hogan. CCAN Action Fund, the political wing of

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Mar 25 2022

Regional Groups Urge Congress to Pass Full $555B Clean Energy Investment in Reconciliation Package

News, Press Releases / By KC Chartrand

CCAN Joins Regional Groups Calling for Swift Passage of Clean Energy Investments in Reconciliation Package WASHINGTON, DC: The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) has joined other regional activist groups in sending a letter to Senator Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, urging Congress to pass landmark clean energy investments included in the federal reconciliation package. These groups

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Mar 16 2022

We Can Solve the Climate Crisis, If We Work Arm in Arm

Blog / By CCAN Action Fund

By Jamie DeMarco To be honest, the past few months have been really hard. In 2021, I tied my well-being to the passage of the Build Back Better Act, which led to a long series of heartbreaks. First the bill was supposed to pass by Fourth of July, then by August, then by the end

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Mar 15 2022

Maryland Senate Passes Weaker Climate Bill Despite Passionate Rally Outside State House Demanding Strong Leadership

News, Press Releases / By KC Chartrand

Activists Project Giant Image Onto General Assembly Building, Saying: “Electrify Everything Now!” Video and Photos Available. ANNAPOLIS, MD – Scores of concerned activists rallied outside the Maryland State House Monday night to demand passage of a strong version of the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 (SB 528), including powering all new buildings with electric

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Mar 15 2022

When you can’t go home again: Growing up in the climate crisis

Blog / By CCAN Action Fund

By Madison Reynolds There’s a nice stability to growing up in the same state your whole life. At least, that’s what people have always said to me. My name is Madison, and I have always lived in Colorado. Originally born in Denver, I lived in the city for the first 18 years of my life.

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Mar 2 2022

CCAN Action Fund Endorses Climate Champion Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for Re-election to the US Senate

News, Press Releases / By KC Chartrand

Director Mike Tidwell says: “No Maryland leader has done more to fight against climate change and promote clean energy across our region and beyond.” WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network Action Fund (CCAN Action Fund) announced its endorsement of United States Senator Chris Van Hollen (Democrat, Maryland) for re-election in 2022 based

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