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‘Reverse Tashlich’ turns Rosh Hashana tradition on its head for environmentally minded Jews
Young Jewish adults in Baltimore prepared for Rosh Hashanah by pausing to take human "sins" out of the Inner Harbor's waters.
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At first meeting, new Baltimore water task force offers assurances for the future: ‘Our water utility is not for sale’
Bill Henry, chairman of the Baltimore Water Governance Task Force, his 12 fellow members gave few clues Wednesday at the Randallstown Community Center about precisely what changes they envision for the management of Baltimore’s water infrastructure.
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The Muppets of Fells Point: Volunteers rescue black-crowned night herons falling from their perches in Baltimore’s Thames Street Park
The black-crowned night heron rookery in Fells Point's Thames Street Park is a neighborhood attraction, but the chicks occasionally tumble from their nests and need rescuing. That's where the Phoenix Wildlife Center comes in, rehabbing and releasing them in less urban locales.
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Moore administration supports delaying initial emissions tests for new cars by 3 years
Starting as soon as next month, Marylanders may not have to bring their new cars in for state emissions testing until they are six model years old — instead of three.
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More fish in Gunpowder River watershed to be tested for PCBs following lawsuit
The Environmental Protection Agency will be testing additional fish in the Gunpowder River watershed for contamination with PCBs following a lawsuit from the Gunpowder Riverkeeper.
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The ‘Muppets’ of Fells Point
Volunteers rescue the black-crowned night herons that fall from their nests in the rookery above Thames Street Park.
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Maryland weather: Storms could return Tuesday afternoon
Monday morning's hot and humid air gave way to scattered, severe thunderstorms in the evening, with multiple rounds of storms hitting the Baltimore region.
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Maryland Supreme Court says ammonia rules for chicken farms are sufficient. Environmental groups disagree.
Is Maryland doing enough to regulate gaseous ammonia emitted by the state’s poultry houses?
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The most hurricane-vulnerable counties in America
As we're in the midst of the Atlantic hurricane season, here's a look at the U.S. counties most vulnerable to hurricane damage.
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Maryland weather: Thousands without power Tuesday in Baltimore region: ‘This storm was real’
A barrage of rain hit the Baltimore region Monday night, causing significant damage and knocking out power for thousands of people in the area.
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At Carrie Murray Forest Preschool in Baltimore, early childhood education meets the great outdoors
With the amount of time children spend outdoors dwindling, a group of Baltimore child care workers are integrating nature and education into preschool.
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Officials unveil plan for Inner Harbor paddling trails, kayak launch point at Rash Field
Baltimore officials revealed new plans Thursday for designated kayaking and paddling routes along the city’s waterfront, to be named the Baltimore Blueway.
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Feds select possible new offshore wind areas off the coast of Maryland beaches
Federal regulators have chosen three new areas that could host offshore wind farms off the Mid-Atlantic East Coast, including sites off Ocean City, Virginia Beach and the Delaware beaches.
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Blue blood from horseshoe crabs is needed for medicine, but a declining bird relies on crabs to eat
The horseshoe crab's blue blood is harvested for medical purposes, setting up a clash among researchers, fishing crews and environmentalists over new protections
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Maryland weather: Baltimore area to feel some relief from excessive heat Sunday
Warm temperatures will be more comfortable Sunday after days of scorching weather and excessive heat warnings.
Van Hollen, Sarbanes introduce legislation to create Chesapeake National Recreation Area
New federal legislation would enable the National Park Service to to acquire, by purchase, donation or partnership, a trio of Annapolis landmarks
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Maryland weather: Baltimore heat index could reach 110 Friday
Gov. Wes Moore has advised Marylanders to take necessary precautions for the heat this week.
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Here’s where lobbyists tried to influence some of Maryland’s biggest policy changes in 2023
Lobbyists registered with Maryland’s State Ethics Commission disclosed trying to influence nearly every one of the almost 2,300 pieces of legislation that lawmakers considered this year.
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Baltimore pushes back against EPA order to cover more sewage backups
Baltimore officials are pushing back against an order from the federal Environmental Protection Agency to assist residents with a wider range of sewage backups into their homes.
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launches new Chesapeake Bay strategy with a pair of executive orders during Eastern Shore tour
Gov. Wes Moore toured the Eastern Shore to inaugurate changes in Maryland's strategy to revitalize the Chesapeake Bay.
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Islands that will disappear in your lifetime
Island vacations are the stuff of dreams for tourists of all kinds, from adventurous backpackers to families to retirees. Places like Bora Bora, Tahiti, the Maldives, and the Seychelles hold a fascination for travelers who are drawn by the natural, unspoiled beauty. But these island paradises are under siege as human-caused climate change has lifted ocean temperatures, raised sea levels, and intensified storm severity. As a result, many of these islands could become partly submerged and uninhabitable within a few decades.
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Officials name the 13-member task force that will chart the future of water infrastructure in Baltimore
Maryland officials on Thursday named the 13 individuals who will help decide the future of the Baltimore area’s water and wastewater system by serving on a task force convened by the General Assembly.
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After new research, Maryland to change Chesapeake Bay cleanup strategy
Maryland will modify Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts to focus on parts of the bay more likely to show improvement, such as the estuary's shallow waters.
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Baltimore County names new leaders for environment, economic development departments
Baltimore County announced two new departmental leaders Tuesday.
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EPA’s inspector general says agency should have done more to lead faltering Chesapeake Bay cleanup effort
The EPA's inspector general says the agency had data as early as 2018 showing efforts to restore the bay were off track.
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The Baltimore region is building fewer homes. That’s a problem.
If the Baltimore region doesn’t build more housing, the consequences could include surging rents and home prices, families living together and more people pushed into homelessness.
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Vice President Kamala Harris, EPA administrator announce green tech grants at Coppin State in Baltimore
Vice President Kamala Harris and the EPA administrator appeared Friday at Coppin State to announce grant competitions totaling $20 billion.
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Dinosaur hunters find ‘bone bed’ behind Maryland business park with fossils more than 100 million years old
The first prehistoric "bone bed" discovered in Maryland since 1887 is nestled behind a business park in Laurel.
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Carroll County commissioners vote to eliminate community solar projects on farmland
The Board of Carroll County Commissioners unanimously voted Thursday to ban community solar projects from being built on land zoned for agricultural.
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Air quality in Baltimore region to improve this weekend with expected showers to keep pollutants in check
Sunny skies and hot temperatures this week has led to more ozone and air pollution.