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Renewable Energy Business Representatives Push for the Clean Energy Jobs Act

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Before key hearing, industry representatives call to double the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard to 50 percent by 2030 Annapolis, MD – Ahead of today’s Senate hearing on the Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Act (Senate Bill 516 / House Bill 1158), renewable energy industry representatives joined environmental, faith, health, labor and civic organizations at a press […]

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Students Rally for a Clean Energy Future in Maryland

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Advocates push for legislation to double the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard to 50 percent by 2030 and create jobs Annapolis, MD – Students from across the state joined environmental, faith, health, labor, and civic organizations today to push for the passage of the Maryland Clean Energy Jobs Act (House Bill 1158 / Senate Bill 516)

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Taking the Trash out of Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio Standard

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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 receive subsidies  — paid for by ratepayers like you and me — meant for truly

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

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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 the Maryland State House. The “Clean Energy Jobs Act,” the top environmental bill of the

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

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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 been a threat to the health of Baltimoreans and the Chesapeake Bay. Incinerators like BRESCO

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Advocates Introduce Legislation to Protect Maryland Waters from Fracked Gas Pipelines

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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 and Water Protection Act (PAWPA). PAWPA would require the state of Maryland to conduct a

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

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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 environmentalist, author, and educator Bill McKibben as his guest to tonight’s State of the Union

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

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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 communities threatened by sea level rise, and creating Virginia’s first environmental justice task force. There

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

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“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 request. RICHMOND, VA — Today, dozens of Virginia activists, legislators, and community leaders rallied in

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