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The Environment Wins in 2008 Legislative Session 4/08/2008
The 2008 legislative session was full of important steps forward for the environment. In partnership with a statewide coalition of partners, Environment Maryland helped win key victories to protect the Chesapeake Bay, improve our energy policies, and take steps forward on other environmental issues.
Global Warming Solutions Act Passes Senate Committee 3/08/2008
The Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee voted Friday evening to pass SB 309, the Global Warming Solutions Act. The vote to send the bill to the full Senate was 6-3. This bill will help us develop a long-term plan for an orderly transition toward a modern clean energy system.
Report Highlights Failures in Shoreline Protection 2/27/2008
Three environmental organizations gathered at Turville Creek near Berlin today to present a new report on failures of Maryland’s landmark law intended to limit development along the shoreline of the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coastal Bays. The Critical Area Act restricts construction within 1000 feet of the bays, but the groups contend that the law is poorly enforced and contains deficiencies that allow development that harms water quality and wildlife habitat.
