Wrapping Up 2024 MD Legislative Session
The 2024 Maryland Legislative session is now history. The General Assembly passed more than 500 bills when the session ended April 8. When the General Assembly convened last January, state… Read More
climate
‘We Are in a Fight,’ Elrich Says as Drought, Fires Make Impact
Drought conditions and fires have recently impacted the nation and Montgomery County. “We are in a fight, and at some point we’ve got to think about this like you would… Read More
New Website Reveals County Actions on Climate Change
In an effort to link all aspects of the county’s action on climate change, the Climate Action Portal webpage was made public on Oct. 12. “This new web portal provides… Read More
Council At Large Candidates Discuss Housing, Crime, Taxes at Tuesday Night Forum
Five of the six Montgomery County Council At Large candidates shared their views on housing, crime, public transportation and taxes during a forum Tuesday night sponsored by the District 20… Read More
Leaders Say County’s Climate Action Plan Will Address Flooding
Montgomery County will address flooding and stormwater management as part of its Climate Action Plan, leaders said during a virtual county council meeting Tuesday. Councilmember Evan Glass noted a young… Read More
County Leaders Break Ground on New Electric Bus Project in Silver Spring
Montgomery County leaders broke ground on a new microgrid and charging infrastructure project that will enable 44 Ride On buses to transition from diesel power to electric. Eventually, the Brookville… Read More
County Launches First Community Solar Panel Program
The Paddington Square Apartments complex in Silver Spring is the site of Montgomery County’s first community solar panel project, leaders announced at the residences Tuesday. The 286 kilowatts of solar… Read More
Climate, Energy and Air Quality Advisory Committee Looking for Applicants
County Executive Marc Elrich wants to fill five vacancies on the Climate, Energy and Air Quality Advisory Committee. Looking to do more for Montgomery County’s climate, energy, and air quality?… Read More
County Climate Plan Offers 86 Actions Including Energy, Transportation and Public Engagement Measures
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released a Climate Action Plan with 86 measures to cut greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 100% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels and help mitigate… Read More
Elrich Unveils Climate Plan ‘Among the Most Ambitious in the World’ to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
On Wednesday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich unveiled the county’s Climate Action Plan. At the Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Downtown Wheaton, Elrich said the county’s climate goals aim to… Read More
County, MCPS, Montgomery College to Co-Host Virtual Climate Youth Town Hall
Montgomery College, Montgomery County and Montgomery County Public Schools will co-host a virtual Climate Youth Town Hall on Thursday, Feb. 11 to discuss how the County will address the climate… Read More
Raskin To Kick Off Annual Polar Bear Plunge
Climate activists will gather to take a plunge in the Potomac River on Saturday. Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), an advocate for environmental protection, will kick off the 15th annual Polar Bear… Read More