Storm warnings have been posted for two possible sources of energy and jobs for the Maryland economy.

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A report released Thursday by the National Wildlife Federation says offshore wind energy would be an “economic powerhouse” in the United States.

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ANNAPOLIS — First lady Katie O’Malley is helping kick off a campaign to make Annapolis friendlier for wildlife. The campaign seeks to certify Maryland’s capital as a Community Wildlife Habitat. The program is run by the National Wildlife Federation and ...

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A majority of Marylanders are willing to shell out more for electricity to buy power from offshore wind farms, according to a poll released Monday by a coalition of environmental groups. The survey’s respondents were asked, “Please indicate whether you ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Environmental groups led by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation announced Wednesday that they are asking a federal judge to allow them to join a court fight over Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. The bay advocacy and other groups said they ...

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AUGUSTA, Maine — America has a largely untapped potential for offshore wind power, according to a report released Wednesday that also calls for a more aggressive approach for wind power development off the Atlantic coast. The report calls for a ...

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