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Most of US covered by drought, with MD and DC among worst affected
Large swaths of the U.S., including Maryland and Washington, D.C., are in desperate need of soaking rainfall as drought continues to deepen.
Federal judge rejects Trump administration bid to block Hawaii climate lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to stop Hawaii from suing fossil fuel companies in state court over climate change.
NAACP sues Musk’s xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbines
WASHINGTON — The largest U.S. civil rights group on Tuesday sued xAI and a subsidiary, claiming they illegally operated more than two dozen gas turbines in Mississippi to power its […]
Judge rules for Montgomery County in suit challenging ‘gas ban’
A U.S. district judge ruled in favor of Montgomery County in a lawsuit in which trade associations challenged a so-called "gas ban" mandating all-electric standards for new buildings.
MD Supreme Court blocks climate lawsuits against Big Oil
The Maryland Supreme Court blocked three local governments’ climate lawsuits against more than two dozen international oil and gas companies.
Moore appeals FEMA denial of disaster assistance for Western MD flooding
Gov. Wes Moore appeals FEMA’s denial of disaster aid after floods caused $34M in damage to Allegany and Garrett counties in Western Maryland.
Trump administration policies pose threats to Maryland’s ambitious climate efforts
A low-lying coastal community on Maryland's Eastern Shore lost a federal grant aimed at preventing flooding and managing sea-level rise.
FEMA denies Moore’s disaster assistance request after Western MD flooding
Gov. Wes Moore said FEMA denied his request for disaster assistance after devastating flooding in Western Maryland in May.
‘Don’t get in my way,’ new acting FEMA head warns in call with staff
The new head of FEMA warned staff in a meeting not to try to impede upcoming changes, saying that “I will run right over you.”
Drought in Baltimore County is not letting up. What does this mean for summer?
Severe drought has settled in Baltimore County with no end in sight, a worrying trend as warmer months approach, climate experts said.
Congress presses for details on Obama climate plan
WASHINGTON — Republicans pressed the Obama administration Wednesday to fully disclose plans to tackle climate change, including cost, as environmental officials readied one of the most significant pieces in President […]
Ice kills
Who could blame my growers if they decided they gave it their best shot and wanted their springs, summers and falls back for a few years?
