After showing signs of a big comeback, blue crab numbers in the Chesapeake Bay are plummeting. This crustacean with sapphire-tinted claws is very sensitive to environmental and habitat changes—and officials were … Read more
Maryland
Climate Plan Sets the Stage for Offshore Wind Power’s American Debut
On Tuesday, President Obama presented a series of strategies to move us toward an energy future that capitalizes on clean and renewable sources and leaves behind our heavy dependence on … Read more
Celebrating Success – Offshore Wind Comes to Maryland
We don’t often take time to mark our successes, but after three years of effort by countless advocates to bring clean offshore wind energy to Maryland, it is time to … Read more
A Win for Offshore Wind in Maryland
What a way to end the week! On Friday afternoon, the Maryland Senate passed the Offshore Wind Energy Act by a vote of 30 to 15. This was the biggest … Read more
Momentum Growing for Maryland Offshore Wind
Yesterday, more than 80 Marylanders crowded into a standing-room only hearing for the Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013. The House Economic Matters Committee hearing was the latest show of public … Read more
Flocking to Clean Energy: Conservationists Unite Behind Offshore Wind
Hundreds of conservation and public health groups, Atlantic coast elected officials and businesses are joining together to send a loud and clear message to the Obama administration: We’re united behind … Read more
Video: Share the Love for Offshore Wind
On Valentine’s Day hundreds of advocates from across Maryland gathered in Annapolis to share the love for offshore wind. Appropriately-sited offshore wind will help Maryland achieve its renewable energy goals, reduce emissions, and … Read more
Gov. O’Malley’s Proposed Maryland Budget Makes the Case for Connecting Kids to Nature
My Terps are going through a rough patch, but there’s one area where Maryland has proven a great leader—its attention to kids’ outdoor activity and environmental literacy. Maryland Governor Martin … Read more
