Climate Change and Clean Energy

Climate change is impacting us. And it’s not good. Pollution from power plants and other sources is affecting our food, our air, and our water. It’s super-sizing things like hurricanes and droughts. If we don’t take action, it’s only going to get worse.

Maryland

Speak out on the future of Frederick County

In the next few decades, how and where Frederick County grows will have enormous impacts on improvement or decline in air and water quality, how much County residents contribute to climate change, and how the County adapts

Comment on the Livable Frederick Master Plan

Recent Actions

Maryland

Let's Not Choose Between Clean Energy and Forests

Georgetown University is currently proposing to cut down 249 acres of Southern Maryland’s largest forest to build a large-scale solar facility.

Take Action

California

Urge Elected Leaders to Follow Berkeley's Example and Declare a Climate Emergency

Earlier this month Berkeley unanimously passed a resolution that declared a Climate Emergency.

Urge Local Leaders to Follow Berkeley and Declare a Climate Emergency

Pennsylvania

Clean Up Our Air in Allegheny County!

Take action today to let ACHD know how you feel!

Take Action - Tell ACHD to Clean Up Our Air in Allegheny County!

New Jersey

Take Action: NJ's Green Amendment

We are working with Delaware Riverkeeper Network to pass New Jersey's Green Amendment and we need your help!

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Climate Change and Clean Energy Blog Posts

Lake Erie Algal Bloom - August 2015. Photo Credit: NOAA Great Lakes CoastWatch

EPA misses the point on toxic algae outbreaks

September 19, 2019

Today EPA announced “See a bloom, give it room”, a contest for high school students to make a video that “promotes awareness of harmful algal blooms” and “how to spot and steer clear of them.” It doesn’t mention what EPA should be doing to stop them.

Three Bridge Alignments Announced for Third Span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge

September 4, 2019

Maryland recently completed a two-year study on the Chesapeake Bay Bridgethat included three recommendations for new crossings. The state is looking at potential bridges between Pasadena and Rock Hall, between Mayo and Easton, and alongside the current spans between Arnold and Kent Island. These sites, along with a "no build" option will be presented at community meetings throughout Maryland.

Maryland Denies Permits for Southern MD Solar Project

August 28, 2019

Today, the Maryland Department of the Environment announced that they are denying the permits to clear cut over 200 acres of Southern Maryland forest for a solar project.