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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.
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.
Maryland’s new energy law intertwines with data center boom
Maryland’s Utility RELIEF Act mandates data centers to pay for electric grid upgrades and register with the Public Service Commission to ease ratepayer costs.
General Assembly candidates see a common enemy on rising energy prices: data centers
Maryland candidates across parties support regulating data centers to address rising residential energy prices and improve the state's energy grid.
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.
Perdue sues maker of firefighting foam containing PFAS used in MD
Perdue AgriBusiness is suing companies connected to PFAS-containing firefighting foam previously used at a Salisbury facility.
