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Statement: New rule would cut coal, gas plant pollution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday proposed new limits on carbon pollution from coal- and gas-burning power plants.
New Biden clean cars proposal will spur electric vehicle adoption, slash pollution
The Biden administration proposed Wednesday some of the most ambitious vehicle pollution limits in the world, following similar actions by many U.S. states. The pending rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is designed to ensure that all-electric cars make up as many as 2 out of every 3 new passenger vehicles sold in the United States by 2032.
Maryland Senate Fails to Pass Legislation to Strengthen the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Program
Coalition disappointed in missed opportunity to benefit consumers and advance state climate goals
House Committee Approves Legislation to Strengthen EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Program – to Reduce Energy Use and Support State Climate Goals
The House Economic Matters Committee today approved major legislation to update and improve EmPOWER Maryland, the state’s energy efficiency program.
Hundreds of thousands call on the EPA to slash soot pollution
Advocates with Environment America, PennEnvironment and U.S. PIRG joined other health and environmental groups to deliver more than 500,000 public comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters Tuesday in support of stronger limits on soot pollution.
Maryland State Senate votes to hold packaging producers responsible
Maryland’s “Reducing Packaging Material - Producer Responsibility” bill (SB222), introduced by Sen. Malcolm Augustine and Del. Sara Love passed the State Senate Friday evening on a 32-13 vote.
NEW REPORT: Top 20 actions the CFPB took in 2022 to ensure a safer marketplace
Study details how government consumer watchdog protected Americans’ finances
STATEMENT: EPA acts to protect drinking water from PFAS
New proposal would create first national limits on dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
EPA, DOT to increase accountability, safety in wake of Ohio chemical train derailment
Federal government requiring Norfolk Southern to pay for cleanup; new rail safety rules coming
New report: How to supercharge EmPOWER Maryland
A new analysis from Maryland PIRG Foundation finds that Maryland's energy efficiency programs, while successful, could spark more energy savings, deliver more for low-income customers, and more adequately support the state’s climate goals.