In nation’s capital: Groundbreaking “omnibus” climate statute also creates dramatic building efficiency standards, incentivizes electric cars, funds a “Green Bank,” and invests in solar and weatherization for low- and moderate-income residents WASHINGTON – In the wake of alarming federal and … Continued
Advocates Reiterate “Supermajority” Support in House/Senate and Call on Gov. Hogan to Support this Wind-and-Solar Power Bill As the Trump Administration Backtracks on Climate Action at Global Summit Hogan’s own agency study confirms state cannot achieve greenhouse gas goals without … Continued
Statements by State Senator Brian Feldman, State House Delegate Cheryl Glenn and Mike Tidwell, Director CCAN Action Fund ANNAPOLIS, MD— Maryland state lawmakers today strongly urged the General Assembly to pass a landmark clean energy bill in the wake of … Continued
In nation’s capital: Groundbreaking “omnibus” climate statute also incentivizes electric cars, creates dramatic building efficiency standards, funds a “Green Bank,” and invests in solar and weatherization for low- and moderate-income residents STATEMENT FROM CCAN ACTION FUND: WASHINGTON – … Continued
ACP Faces Ongoing Public Opposition, Mounting Legal Setbacks Richmond, VA — Last night, the 4th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued an order staying a permit that authorized the fracked gas Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) to blast through streams and … Continued
Environmental groups, justice organizations, and clean energy industry flex their muscles with huge electoral win for upcoming “Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Act” Winning candidates commit to a massive step forward after recent bombshell scientific warning on climate change ANNAPOLIS, … Continued
Now General Assembly Must Pass Legislation To Provide Funding RICHMOND, VA — Today, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced a new executive order that lays out a strong new strategy to protect Virginia’s coastal communities from global warming-driven sea level rise. … Continued
CCAN Warns Positive Steps Could be Undone By Fracked-Gas Pipelines RICHMOND, VA — On Monday, October 29, The State Air Pollution Control Board approved a re-proposed draft regulation to link Virginia to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). This process … Continued
CCAN Action Fund Releases Voter Guide Comparing Governor Hogan, Challenger Ben Jealous on Climate ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, the CCAN Action Fund released its voter education guide charting the positions of Governor Larry Hogan and challenger Ben Jealous on climate … Continued
The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) held a hearing on a proposed regulation to reduce the BRESCO trash-burning incinerator’s nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution. Residents rallied in Carroll Park before the hearing to demand clean air and a just transition … Continued
