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$Maryland, which bans fracking, is a global gateway for fracked gas. Here's how.$
- Politics
Maryland, which bans fracking, is a global gateway for fracked gas. Here's how.

To better understand Dominion Energy's LNG terminal in Cove Point and its role in the global LNG trade, Baltimore Sun reporter Kevin Rector spent months reporting in and around Cove Point, in the fracking fields of Pennsylvania and in Japan, the largest foreign consumer of Cove Point gas.

By Kevin Rector

Mar 20, 2019
- News
From tiny Cove Point on the Chesapeake, tankers take natural gas around the world. At what cost?

Despite a ban on fracking within Maryland, Dominion Energy's new Cove Point liquefied natural gas export facility in Calvert County has made the state a player in the global LNG market — with U.S. shale gas leaving through Maryland and arriving in countries all across the globe.

By Kevin Rector

Mar 20, 2019
- Opinion
Larry Hogan, reluctant environmentalist

Maryland's governor may be a moving target on energy policy but he's moving in the right direction.

By Baltimore Sun Editorial Board

Jan 7, 2019
$Maryland Board of Public Works votes down 'fracked gas' pipeline through Western Maryland$
- Politics
Maryland Board of Public Works votes down 'fracked gas' pipeline through Western Maryland

Maryland’s Board of Public Works has unanimously voted down a proposal to approve a pipeline carrying fracked gas through three miles of Western Maryland — after years of environmentalists and concerned neighbors fighting the project. Board members cited concern for the environment.

By Luke Broadwater

Jan 2, 2019
$Supporting fracked gas is a problem$
- Opinion
Supporting fracked gas is a problem

Hogan may claim to be pro-environment but his support of fracked natural gas proves otherwise.
- Opinion
Hogan's soft line on fossil fuels

Even though Gov. Larry Hogan agreed to ban fracking in Maryland, he has quietly sought to expand the infrastructure for the use of fracked gas in the state.

By Shane Robinson

Mar 27, 2018
$A year after fracking ban, Maryland Gov. Hogan's support for natural gas sparks new battle$
- News
A year after fracking ban, Maryland Gov. Hogan's support for natural gas sparks new battle

A year after Maryland leaders settled a debate over the natural gas harvesting technique known as fracking by permanently banning it, environmentalists are battling projects like a Potomac River pipeline, the Cove Point terminal and a major investment by AtlaGas.

By Scott Dance

Mar 3, 2018
- Opinion
Is a $103 million expansion of natural gas service the best Md. can do?

Maryland wants to spend $103 million to expand natural gas service, but environmental ramifications are mixed at best.
- Politics
New Maryland laws underscore: No means no, rape is rape

New laws on sexual assault shift focus to victims' rights

By Michael Dresser

Sep 27, 2017
- Opinion
Maryland would benefit from safer energy

Maryland needs energy that is not only affordable but safe and clean.
$Maryland’s fracking ban is fodder for campaigns against industry in Pa., Va.$
- News
Maryland’s fracking ban is fodder for campaigns against industry in Pa., Va.

When Gov. Larry Hogan signed a state fracking ban into law Tuesday, the stroke of his pen might have sent ripples beyond Maryland’s borders.

By Scott Dance

Apr 8, 2017
$As Hogan signs fracking ban, environmentalists question his record$
- Politics
As Hogan signs fracking ban, environmentalists question his record

Advocates for clean energy and the environment cheered Tuesday as Gov. Larry Hogan followed through on his promise to sign a statewide ban on a controversial form of drilling for natural gas. Despite this victory, environmentalists remain skeptical about Hogan, who they say has a mixed record on environmental issues.

By Pamela Wood

Apr 5, 2017
- Politics
Clock ticking for veto fights in Maryland General Assembly

Republican Gov. Larry Hogan has a week to sign or veto a stack of controversial bills the General Assembly sent him Wednesday afternoon, starting the clock for a heightened political fight in final days of the legislative session.

By Erin Cox

Mar 29, 2017
$Maryland General Assembly approves fracking ban$
- Politics
Maryland General Assembly approves fracking ban

The Maryland General Assembly on Monday gave final passage to a ban on fracking in the state, sending the measure to Gov. Larry Hogan for his promised signature.

By Pamela Wood

Mar 27, 2017
$Addams Family actor lends voice to Maryland fracking opposition$
- Politics
Addams Family actor lends voice to Maryland fracking opposition

The actor who played the patriarch of the Addams Family says the gas drilling process known as fracking is no joke.
$Maryland Senate panel OKs ban on fracking$
- Politics
Maryland Senate panel OKs ban on fracking

A ban on the hydraulic fracturing for natural gas in Maryland has moved a step closer to approval.
- Fracking
Hogan announces support for fracking ban in Maryland

In a surprise announcement, Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday he would support a ban on hydraulic fracturing, a controversial form of drilling for natural gas that's been proposed for Western Maryland.

By Pamela Wood and Michael Dresser

Mar 17, 2017
$Hogan announces support for fracking ban in Maryland$
- Politics
Hogan announces support for fracking ban in Maryland

In a surprise announcement, Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday he would support a ban on hydraulic fracturing, a controversial form of drilling for natural gas that's been proposed for Western Maryland.

By Pamela Wood and Michael Dresser

Mar 17, 2017
- Harford
Fracking problems would affect whole state, opponents tell Harford forum

About 55 people attended a community forum on fracking at Harford Community College Wednesday night, where people learned that fracking in Western Maryland could cause harm statewide.

By David Anderson

Mar 16, 2017
$Let's commit to a fracking ban$
- Opinion
Let's commit to a fracking ban

Conway should not block a fracking ban
- Politics
Fracking ban moves forward in Maryland House, fate in Senate unclear

The House of Delegates is poised to approve a bill to ban "fracking" for natural gas, but the measure won't move forward in the Senate unless supporters can get a veto-proof majority, a key senator said Wednesday.

By Pamela Wood and Erin Cox

Mar 8, 2017
$Activists push for ban on fracking in Maryland$
- Politics
Activists push for ban on fracking in Maryland

Chanting "Hey, Hey! Ho, Ho! All this fracking's got to go!" hundreds of demonstrators marched in a circle around the State House Thursday to draw attention to an effort to ban the controversial form of gas drilling in Maryland.

By Pamela Wood

Mar 2, 2017
- Harford
Bel Air commissioners support ban on fracking in Maryland

Elected leaders of the Town of Bel Air have taken a stand against fracking in Maryland, even though it's not likely the practice ever will happen in Harford County.

By Erika Butler

Feb 28, 2017
$Even if Maryland fracking ban fails, Garrett County doesn't foresee a drilling boom$
- Politics
Even if Maryland fracking ban fails, Garrett County doesn't foresee a drilling boom

About 4,000 acres out of 100,000 in Garrett County once leased for natural gas wells remain under contract, so even if the General Assembly doesn't ban fracking, Western Maryland isn't expecting an energy boom.

By Scott Dance

Feb 18, 2017
- Politics
Fracking ban bill introduced in Maryland Senate

Opponents of the natural gas extraction method known as fracking introduced a bill in the Maryland Senate Friday to ban the practice.

By Michael Dresser

Feb 3, 2017
$Maryland delegate: fracking regulations 'wholly inadequate'$
- Opinion
Maryland delegate: fracking regulations 'wholly inadequate'

Environment Secretary Benjamin Grumbles referred to Maryland's proposed fracking regulations as the "platinum standard" compared to other states. But these regulations are wholly inadequate and, if anything, speak to the lax standards elsewhere. As is often said, the devil is in the details. Here are some of the details that should be of concern to all residents.

By Dan K. Morhaim

Jan 12, 2017
- Maryland
In Annapolis, local projects will be championed by legislators

Putting restraints on police electronic surveillance, a liquor license for a restaurant near a Frederick Road church, protecting honeybees, and money to fix the roof of a Catonsville horse barn are among the items on the to-do lists of the area's delegates and senators at the start of the Maryland legislature.

By Jon Bleiweis

Jan 11, 2017
- Opinion
A 2017 General Assembly preview

Budget issues, paid sick leave and an early veto fight over a renewable energy bill will dominate the 2017 General Assembly session.
- Harford
Fracking opponents seek support on a Maryland ban from Bel Air officials, who appear willing to oblige

Harford County opponents of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to capture natural gas and shale petroleum deposits picked what at first appeared to be a curious venue to go public with their concerns: A meeting of the Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners.

By David Anderson

Jan 4, 2017
$No fracking in Western Md.$
- Opinion
No fracking in Western Md.

Those advocating fracking in Western Md. haven't done their homework.
$Extend the fracking ban$
- Opinion
Extend the fracking ban

Risks posed by hydraulic fracturing more than offset any possible rewards for Western Maryland
$As Maryland lawmakers consider fracking rules, advocates ready to fight for permanent ban$
- News
As Maryland lawmakers consider fracking rules, advocates ready to fight for permanent ban

A Tuesday hearing of regulations to protect water quality and public health should fracking one day take place in Maryland portended an imminent fight over whether to ban the controversial gas-extraction process before the proposed rules take effect next year.

By Scott Dance

Dec 20, 2016
$The only safe fracking regulation is a ban$
- Opinion
The only safe fracking regulation is a ban

Whether Maryland's draft regulations regarding fracking are truly the most stringent as some have claimed is debatable, but it is also irrelevant. They fail to adequately protect public health and the environment, and that is all that matters. For example, these "most stringent" regulations loosen safeguards to protect our water.

By Ann Bristow

Dec 19, 2016
$Maryland environmental advocates take anti-fracking, climate-change positions to church$
- Environment
Maryland environmental advocates take anti-fracking, climate-change positions to church

As environmental advocates in Maryland push for a statewide ban on the controversial gas-drilling technique known as fracking, they are seeking to recast environmentalism from a political objective to a moral imperative by making their case in church.

By Colin Campbell

Nov 13, 2016
- Maryland
Trout Unlimited promotes fishing, kids

As I watched the kids enjoying the fishing and related events at the third annual Huck Finn Day at Stony Run Park on Oct. 30, I said to myself, "Well, Trout

By Bill May

Nov 12, 2016
- Opinion
Fracking must be banned

Western Maryland has more to lose than gain from fracking
$New fracking rules won't protect the environment$
- Opinion
New fracking rules won't protect the environment

New fracking rules won't protect the environment
- Opinion
Fracking rules do no good

Fracking rules will accomplish nothing but hurt Western Maryland's economy
$State introduces fracking regulations, one year ahead of ban's end$
- News
State introduces fracking regulations, one year ahead of ban's end

Maryland environmental regulators introduced rules to govern the gas-drilling technique known as fracking on Monday, one year before a fracking ban ends.

By Scott Dance

Sep 27, 2016
$Maryland officials say state will miss deadline to set fracking rules, as push for a permanent ban begins$
- Politics
Maryland officials say state will miss deadline to set fracking rules, as push for a permanent ban begins

State environmental regulators will not adopt rules to govern fracking in Western Maryland by Oct. 1, missing a legal deadline that marks one year until a statewide ban on hydraulic fracturing expires.

By Scott Dance

Sep 18, 2016
$Banning fracking is the only rational option$
- Opinion
Banning fracking is the only rational option

When Maryland began studying fracking in 2011, research on impacts was in its infancy. Yet by the end of 2015, there were almost seven hundred peer-reviewed articles on fracking impacts on air, water, seismicity, climate and human and animal health. The emerging picture is clear: Fracking has no place in Maryland, or anywhere else.

By Gina M. Angiola

Jun 28, 2016
$Maryland to hold series of public meetings on future of fracking$
- News
Maryland to hold series of public meetings on future of fracking

Maryland environmental officials are holding a series of public meetings starting Wednesday to discuss the future of the gas-drilling process known as fracking here.

By Scott Dance

Jun 22, 2016
- Opinion
Ban fracking in Maryland

Ban fracking in Maryland
$Md. geologists to boost seismic monitoring ahead of 'fracking'$
- Health
Md. geologists to boost seismic monitoring ahead of 'fracking'

The Maryland Geological Survey plans to install a seismometer in Western Maryland next year, anticipating the chance of earthquakes linked to 'fracking.'

By Scott Dance

Aug 19, 2015
$Environment secretary pledges fracking policy transparency$
- Environment
Environment secretary pledges fracking policy transparency

Maryland Department of the Environment Secretary Ben Grumbles says his agency will gather more information and listen to citizens as it develops rules for
- Politics
Ex-felons to Hogan: Let us vote now

A handful of ex-offenders rallied in Baltimore Monday, trying to persuade Gov. Larry Hogan to sign a bill restoring voting rights to felons before they complete the terms of their probation and parole.

By Erin Cox

May 11, 2015
$Study links air pollution in Baltimore, DC to fracking outside Maryland$
- 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
$Poll: To know fracking is to (not) love it$
- Opinion
Poll: To know fracking is to (not) love it

Perhaps if there is nothing to hide — if the fracking drilling practice truly causes minimal to no environmental impact — then maybe it's time for drilling companies to let Maryland really get to know them? And not just on the economic level, but on a deep, environmental level.

By Mileah Kromer

Apr 26, 2015
$Assembly votes to ban fracking for two years$
- Maryland
Assembly votes to ban fracking for two years

Maryland lawmakers on Friday voted to send Gov. Larry Hogan a 2 /2-year fracking ban, marking the legislature's most aggressive move yet to curb the controversial natural gas extraction process.

By Erin Cox

Apr 10, 2015
$Legislature sends fracking ban to Hogan$
- Politics
Legislature sends fracking ban to Hogan

By Erin Cox

Apr 10, 2015

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