environmental issues

• Maryland

Carroll County Public Library schedules (Sept. 8-14)

The following programs will be offered through Carroll County Public Library. Registration is required only where noted. For more information, call 410-386-

• Baltimore City Paper

Morgan's Community Mile bridges the town-gown divide

As broadly conceived by Morgan State University President David Wilson, the Morgan Community Mile is reference to the neighborhoods that fall in a one-mile circumference around MSU and actually encompasses the 12.2 square miles surrounding the campus and the 141,000 residents that live there. The The thinking is that a university like Morgan has resources—faculty and students, if not money—that it can share with the community in a mutually beneficial way that also gives students some

• Maryland

Setting boundaries: An in-depth look at how Towson was rezoned

The county council passed the new zoning map for District 5, including Towson, on Aug. 30, which maintains limists on high-density development.

By Rachael Pacella

Sep 6, 2016

• Maryland

Boating deaths down slightly after a tragic 2015

After a 20-year high in boating deaths last year, Marylanders are on pace to bring the figure down to average.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Sep 5, 2016

• Opinion

The environmental nightmare that is ethanol

Don't tell Iowa caucus voters, but ethanol is an expensive environmental nightmare, Jonah Goldberg writes.

• Maryland

County sets household hazardous waste disposal date

Carroll County residents looking to dispose of hazardous household waste will have an opportunity to do so next month.

• Opinion

The outdoor classroom beckons

Exploring nature can touch students in ways that classroom instruction rarely does

• Maryland

Commissioners discuss possible legislative proposals for 2017 session

Carroll County's Board of Commissioners took a preliminary look at possible legislative requests at its Thursday meeting.

• Howard County

Preservation Maryland to operate resource center on Ellicott City's Main Street

A nonprofit organization, Preservation Maryland, will set-up a resource center for nine months to help businesses and residents preserve the historic character of old Ellicott City nearly one month after a major flood swept through the historic district.

By Fatimah Waseem

Aug 31, 2016

• Harford

Aberdeen water may have odd taste and smell, but it's safe to drink, city officials say

If you live in the City of Aberdeen and have noticed a different taste or odor to your water, don't be alarmed. City officials say it's perfectly safe to drink and use. The problem, which relates to the source and the weather, isn't a new one and typically crops up in the summer, city Public Works Director Kyle Torster said.

By Allan Vought

Aug 26, 2016

• Health

EpiPens needed by those with severe food allergies are getting expensive

EpiPens needed by those with severe food allergies are getting expensive

By Meredith Cohn

Aug 19, 2016

• Maryland

Committee looking into implementation of transgender regulations making progress

A committee formed to look at advisories from the Department of Justice is on its way, with most subcommittees having met.

• Maryland

Officials break ground on $115 million Enoch Pratt renovation

State legislators, architects, donors and board members of the Enoch Pratt Free Library filled the lobby of the central library Wednesday to mark the groundbreaking of its renovation and restoration project.

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• Maryland

Leaving yard trimmings in the road? That's illegal

Whenever there has been a break in recent rains, the lawns of Carroll County come alive with the sound of mowers, some of whose operators mow or blow grass clippings onto streets, roads and sidewalks. The practice violates a county ordinance.

• Health

Asthma hospitalizations in Maryland could rise with climate change

Asthma-related hospitalizations increase significantly during severe heat and rainstorms, which are predicted to worsen as the Earth warms from climate change, according to new research from the University of Maryland School of Public Health.

By Carrie Wells

May 14, 2016

• Howard County

Howard plan to 'restore development rights' divides farming community

In a 4-1 vote on Thursday night, the Planning Board rejected the administration's plan to open up for development 2,181 acres of land set aside for agricultural conservation. Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman seeks to amend the county's current map, which he says strips some farmers of their development rights by robbing them what should be a voluntary choice to enter land into the agriculture preservation program that significantly devalues farmers' land.

By Fatimah Waseem

Apr 8, 2016

• Maryland

Rebranding of Sparrows Point bittersweet

Sparrows Point Terminal, the Hanover-based firm that owns the site of the former steel mill, has changed its name to Tradepoint Atlantic, a move the company hopes will enhance its global appeal but that evokes feelings of loss.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Jan 13, 2016

• Business

Former Sparrows Point steel mill gets new name

The developers of the old steel mill at Sparrows Point have rebranded their project as "Tradepoint Atlantic" in hopes of appealing to international companies.

By Pamela Wood

Jan 12, 2016

• Baltimore City

UMBC, Northrop Grumman to invest $1.6 million in South Baltimore school

Two of Maryland's leading science and technology institutions are joining forces to invest $1.6 million in manpower and resources to enhance learning at a south Baltimore school.

• Features

Tyler Mains, MERIT making a difference for Baltimore teens hoping to crack medical field

Tyler Mains, a fourth-year medical student at Johns Hopkins and MERIT's executive director, was recognized by the Ravens during their game against the St. Louis Rams on Nov. 22. For being selected, Mains and MERIT received a $3,500 grant. MERIT, which stands for Medical Education Resources Initiative for Teens, is a program offered to sophomores in city high schools that provides weekly Saturday courses, medical student mentorships and paid summer internships.

By Edward Lee

Jan 3, 2016

• Baltimore City

Sarah's Hope shelter doubles in size to serve homeless families

Sarah's Hope, a shelter in Sandtown-Winchester provides, private rooms for intact family after a $8 million renovation that doubled capacity at the city's largest shelter for men, women and children.

By Yvonne Wenger

Oct 8, 2015

• Environment

Lawmakers give reluctant nod to Hogan pollution rule

State lawmakers gave their reluctant approval Friday to a watered-down plan by the Hogan administration to curb smog-forming air pollution from Maryland's coal-fired power plants.

By Timothy B. Wheeler

May 1, 2015

• Environment

Study links air pollution in Baltimore, DC to fracking outside Maryland

University of Maryland study finds emissions linked to the controversial drilling technique commonly called fracking" in the air in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., far from the nearest natural gas well.

By Timothy B. Wheeler

Apr 30, 2015

• Maryland

Ignoring climate change doesn't make it disappear

• Environment

Sierra Club, doctors to sue Hogan on power plant pollution

The Sierra Club is taking legal action against the state for not enforcing new air quality rules for power plants.

By Luke Broadwater

Apr 22, 2015

• Opinion

A Maryland-style Earth Day pledge

Rain tax or no, reducing harmful stormwater runoff begins at home

• Opinion

Hogan an environmental governor? Not if you like to breathe clean air

Larry Hogan only counts as an environmental governor for those who don't breathe.

• Environmental Issues

Hogan issues new smog-fighting rule with "flexibility" for coal plants

Gov. Larry Hogan is backing away from his predecessor's attempt to make coal-fired power plants install costly new pollution controls, switch to cleaner-burning fuel or shut down.

By Timothy B. Wheeler

Apr 17, 2015

• Environmental Issues

Hogan issues new smog-fighting rule with "flexibility" for coal plants

Gov. Larry Hogan is backing away from his predecessor's attempt to make coal-fired power plants install costly new pollution controls, switch to cleaner-burning fuel or shut down.

By Timothy B. Wheeler

Apr 17, 2015

• Opinion

Chesapeake Bay's surprising wins

To the surprise of many, Hogan proved he isn't the bay boogeyman environmentalists had feared

• Maryland

The real scoop on dog poop

We've all stepped in it and seen it on our lawns, in parks and in public places. Dog feces is more than just a smelly nuisance; it is actually a health and environmental hazard.

• Opinion

Criticism of Pepco merger with Exelon unfounded

A Pepco Holdings merger with Exelon is a good deal and is in the best interest of residents of the state of Maryland. It has the potential to make Maryland a national leader in the development of microgrids, energy efficiency, distributed energy — including renewables — and other technology that will be the backbone of the grid of the future and a strong incentive for businesses to locate here.

• Baltimore County

Former Sparrows Point mill owner fined for environmental violations during demolition

The former owner of the Sparrows Point steel mill and its demolition contractor have been hit with more than $3 million in penalties for pollution violations during the tear-down of the old mill buildings.

By Pamela Wood

Apr 6, 2015

• Air Transportation

Renovations of BWI airport require 'unexpected' asbestos abatement

Ongoing renovations to better connect BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport's concourses have uncovered asbestos and mold, and airport officials expect more could be found in the future.

By Kevin Rector

Apr 6, 2015

• Opinion

Fracking's false promise

Fracking's false promise

• Environment

TV ad hits Hogan for blocking air pollution curbs

Environmental and health groups have launched a television ad blitz Thursday calling on Gov. Larry Hogan to release an air pollution regulation that he blocked when he took office.

By Timothy B. Wheeler

Apr 2, 2015

• Opinion

Offshore drilling: All risk, no reward

Larry Hogan should be the first in line opposing offshore drilling the endangers Maryland's coastline and the Chesapeake Bay

• Opinion

Larry Hogan's big fish story

Maryland's governor overstates his environmental accomplishments by something roughly the size of the Chesapeake Bay

• Opinion

Increase the state's investment in clean, renewable energy

Important legislation is now pending in the Maryland General Assembly that would establish new goals for renewable energy. The legislation would increase our Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), or the percentage of Maryland's energy that comes from renewable sources, from the current standard of 20 percent by 2022 to 25 percent by 2020, and would encourage further increases by 2025.

• Opinion

Middle ground on phosphorus

Gov. Larry Hogan's willingness to embrace tougher rules on the use of poultry manure is a victory not only for the Chesapeake Bay but for his administration

• Opinion

Republican list of things you cannot say

What do vagina, condom, gun and climate change have in common? They are on the GOP list of words not to say.

• Harford

Maryland environment chief talks about importance of groundwater in visit to Hickory Elementary

Maryland Secretary of the Environment Benjamin H. Grumbles visited Hickory Elementary School Wednesday as part of the observance of National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 8 to 14.

• Environment

House panel weighs air pollution limits Hogan yanked

A House committee is scheduled to hear testimony on a bill that would impose an air pollution regulation that Gov. Larry Hogan withdrew when he took office.

By Timothy B. Wheeler

Mar 12, 2015

• Opinion

China's silenced Jing

Millions of Chinese speakers around the world watched "Under the Dome," the 104-minute documentary about China's air pollution situation before it was removed by the government. In China, demanding accountability is never OK, even when the topic is as widely known and severe as air pollution.

• Opinion

Snow falls, climate changes

Latest snowstorm to hit the East Coast reinforces, rather than disproves, man-made climate change

• Opinion

Hogan's poultry manure regulations are full of holes

Legislators should put the O'Malley phosphorous regulations into law.

• News

Hogan proposes curbs on farm pollution

A month after blocking hotly disputed environmental regulations drawn up by his predecessor, Gov. Larry Hogan announced he is putting out his own rules to curb Chesapeake Bay pollution from farms – including an immediate ban on spreading poultry manure on Eastern Shore fields where the water-quality threat is greatest.

By Timothy B. Wheeler

Feb 23, 2015

• Maryland

County to increase stormwater public outreach

A string of illicit chemical discharges from the business community in Carroll County has prompted the county to increase its efforts to inform the public of the damage such chemicals can cause to Carroll's waterways and the Chesapeake Bay.

• News

Trash-burning power project hits new snag

A troubled trash-burning power plant project in South Baltimore has hit a major new snag, as a regional government group has backed away from its pledge to buy electricity from the controversial facility.

By Timothy B. Wheeler

Feb 22, 2015