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EPA moves to limit scope of wetlands covered by clean water law
The EPA is redefining the scope of the nation’s bedrock clean water law to significantly limit the wetlands it covers.
MD, states sue to stop Trump cancellation of $7B solar grant program
Maryland and other states are suing the Trump administration over its cancellation of a $7 billion solar energy grant program.
Amid cuts, MD renewable energy projects face uncertain future
Maryland renewable energy infrastructure projects have taken blows as the Trump administration cancels grants for renewable projects.
EPA should not have been blocked from terminating ‘green bank’ funds, court says
The Trump administration was handed a win in its effort to freeze billions and terminate contracts for nonprofits to run a “green bank.”
Scientists give harsh grades to Trump administration work aimed at undoing a key climate finding
Dozens of scientists say Trump administration climate reports distort data, misuse research and downplay threats from global warming.
EPA cancels $7 billion Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy
The EPA has canceled the $7B Solar for All program, halting solar access for low-income families and sparking legal battles over clean energy funding.
MD opens $64M grant program for local clean-energy projects
The Maryland Energy Administration has opened a $64 million grant program to encourage local clean-energy projects.
Trump EPA moves to repeal finding that allows climate regulation
The Trump administration proposed revoking a scientific finding that has long been the central basis for U.S. action to fight climate change.
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.
EPA eliminates research and development office, begins layoffs of thousands
The EPA said it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Federal judge sides with Baltimore nonprofit over EPA grant cuts
A federal judge in Maryland ruled the EPA violated federal law in cutting $180M in grants to groups funding environmental justice.
Senate clears way to block clean air standards in California, including vehicle emission rules
Senate Republicans voted to establish a new precedent that will allow them to roll back vehicle emission standards in California.
