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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?
Some Unilever investors seek ESG reassurances in McCormick deal
Some Unilever investors are pressing for the giant food entity created by a $65 billion deal with Maryland-based McCormick to adopt standards on forestry and sustainability.
Neighbors help neighbors with resources like clothing swaps, community fridges
Clothing swaps, community fridges and Little Free Libraries are all part of a movement in some communities to share resources.
Maryland Innovation Lab launches cohort focused on decarbonization
The Maryland Department of Commerce launched the second cohort of the Maryland Innovation Lab, focusing on decarbonization.
Top cultural attractions in Baltimore celebrate World Environment Day
Several of Baltimore’s top cultural attractions will reward eco-conscious visitors with free and discounted admissions on World Environment Day.
This Md. company wants to help you pack your lunch more sustainably
As a mother of four young children, Kirsten Quigley often found herself packing 20 school lunches a week — and, in doing so, using and throwing away dozens and dozens […]
Maryland Energy Administration awards over $500K to bolster energy resilience, sustainability
The Maryland Energy Administration on Tuesday announced $566,000 in awards for eight organizations.
Sustainability helps lure industrial projects to city
The availability of LEED credits that come from building an industrial property in an urban area expected to become an added incentive in luring more industrial building back into cities. According to a case study released by Cushman & Wakefield Global Business Consulting group on Monday, the pursuit of sustainable development will help lure these companies back because urban sites provide the[...]
From farm to hospital
Locally grown foods will be served in the cafeterias of 13 Maryland hospitals next week for the statewide 2014 Buy Local Challenge (BLC).
Green infrastructure projects receive $3.7 million in grants
The regional Green Streets, Green Towns, Green Jobs (G3) initiative awarded $3.7 million for storm water runoff and green infrastructure projects Tuesday.
Baltimore’s neighborhood revitalization targets vacant lots
The Growing Green Design Competition targets vacant lots to improve the safety and aesthetic look of surrounding areas and to increase community engagement.
Food companies work with farmers on sustainability
A nonprofit network of investors, companies and public interest groups says in a new report that manufacturers depending on U.S. corn and other commodities must send strong signals to farmers to help preserve water and soil.
