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Trump’s EPA was wrong to terminate billions in climate grants, court rules
A federal appeals court said the EPA cannot claw back about $20 billion of clean energy grants from several nonprofit groups.
Baltimore’s pollution lawsuit against Coke, Pepsi dismissed
Baltimore’s lawsuit against Pepsi and Coca-Cola over single-use plastic pollution was dismissed, marking the latest defeat after the Maryland Supreme Court significantly limited how governments can use the public nuisance doctrine.
Scientists probe sharp drop in Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population
A new report on the Chesapeake Bay’s signature blue crab has documented a steep, long-term decline in the crustacean’s population.
Trump administration sued by environmental groups for rescinding definition of ‘harm’
The Trump administration was sued by nine environmental groups that said its recent decision to rescind a more than 50-year-old definition of "harm" imperiled wildlife.
$270M pledged to sweeten Michigan dam deal with Bethesda-based firm
Consumers Energy has sweetened the pot for the proposed sale of 13 hydroelectric dams in Michigan to a Maryland-based firm.
Data center frustrations cause upheaval in MD primary elections
In some Maryland counties, frustrations about proposed data center developments led to the ouster of local politicians during last month’s primary election, observers say.
MD’s first ‘human composting’ facility is open for business
A facility in Elkridge turns human remains into soil, after the passage of a 2024 law legalizing the process.
ICE reportedly dumping 7 detention warehouses — but legal fight over MD’s continues
ICE is unloading seven of the warehouses it had been planning to use for detention, The New York Times reports. But the fight over the one outside Hagerstown continues.
Panel: New energy law won’t fix soaring electric bills alone
Maryland experts discuss the Utility RELIEF Act and say more energy generation and storage are needed to address rising electric bills and demand.
100% clean electricity by 2035: Can MD meet climate goals?
Gov. Wes Moore set an ambitious goal: By 2035, 100% of Maryland’s electricity will come from clean energy. Will that happen?
Judge recommends Michigan PSC reject dam sales to Bethesda-based firm
A judge is recommending the Michigan Public Service Commission reject an attempt to sell 13 hydropower dams to a Maryland-based private equity firm.
Trump to restart MD coal plant with federal funds
Millions in federal funds will be used to restart Allegany County’s AES Warrior Run coal plant, President Donald Trump announced.
