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Maryland’s Youth Come Together in Support of “Climate Solutions Now” Act, FUTURE Act

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High school and college student leaders from some of the state’s foremost climate groups are rallying for climate action in Maryland ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, youth leaders from across Maryland came together for a rally to urge the state’s legislators to act on climate and guarantee a liveable planet for future generations. In particular, high […]

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Organizations Across Maryland Applaud State Senate for Passing Groundbreaking “Climate Solutions Now” Act

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The bill, which has attracted widespread support, is the most ambitious climate legislation to ever be proposed in Maryland and could set a new tone for the entire country ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, in its strongest action to date on climate change, the Maryland State Senate passed the “Climate Solutions Now” Act SB0414/ HB0583 by

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Maryland Voters Strongly Support Major Action by General Assembly To Address Climate Change and Improve Public Transportation

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New Poll Shows Strong Backing for Increased Use of Renewable Energy,  Tree Planting and Expanded Public Transportation Options Annapolis, MD – As wide-ranging climate and transportation legislation moves through the 2021 Maryland General Assembly, a poll from the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (Maryland LCV) shows that Maryland voters strongly support doing more to comprehensively address climate change and improve transportation and transit options. The new polling, which was commissioned by the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, was released today as the Climate Solutions Now Coalition brings together

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Hundreds Gather Virtually to Rally in Support of Climate Action in General Assembly

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National climate action leader Bill McKibben to join Maryland legislators to discuss precedent-setting bills that will strengthen the state’s climate response and public transportation  WHAT: Virtual rally sponsored by the Climate Solutions Now Coalition to support key climate-related bills in the General Assembly, including the Climate Solutions Now Act (SB 414/HB 583), the Transit Safety and

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Statement from CCAN Action Fund’s Virginia Director, Kim Jemaine, on the Passage of Clean Car Standards in Virginia

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Richmond, VA – Today, in a major leap forward for climate leadership in Virginia, the State Senate voted (21-15) to pass Clean Car Standards (HB 1965). Introduced by Delegate Lamont Bagby (D-Henrico), this legislation will implement clean car standards for new vehicles, and Virginia will join the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Program, which will increase the

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CCAN Action Fund Announces “Climate Scorecard” for Upcoming Solar Vote and Other Key Issues Before of the Montgomery County Council in 2021

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A sustainable solar bill for MoCo farms will be the first vote scored by Maryland’s largest advocacy group dedicated to clean energy. The scorecard will measure all major climate legislation votes of Councilmembers – and actions by the County Executive – in 2021 ROCKVILLE, MD – Maryland’s largest nonprofit group dedicated to clean energy issues

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Maryland Politicians Introduce Groundbreaking “Climate Solutions Now Act” in 2021 Legislative Session

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The bill, which aims for zero greenhouse emissions by 2045, is supported by a broad coalition of 73 Maryland organizations  Annapolis, MD — With dangerous climate impacts intensifying across Maryland — and a new political shift in Washington — legislative leaders in Annapolis are proposing a new state law to significantly strengthen Maryland’s climate response

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Over 360 Climate Groups Speak Out in Opposition to Manchin’s Regressive Energy Permitting “Reform”

Statement: They broke windows. They broke laws. They didn’t break us.

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At the height of the Capitol insurrection yesterday, members of the U.S. House of Representatives lay on the floor in fear for their lives. As police drew weapons at rioters banging on the barred door, lawmakers were reportedly advised to remove the pins on their lapels that identified them as House members. This was to

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