Climate, Energy, and Environment

Maryland lawmakers push for new power amid concerns about high costsRegional supply-demand issues and a coming leap in energy prices have lawmakers concerned about consumer energy costs and reliability.

Rachel McCrea, Capital News Service Annapolis

Maryland energy proposal leaves the door open for new gas plantsEnvironmental advocates are fighting an energy bill that Democratic leaders say will lower utility bills and further the state’s clean energy initiative.

Adriana Navarro and Rachel McCrea, Capital News Service Annapolis

Craving more energy, Maryland looks to nuclear powerANNAPOLIS – In a legislative session dominated by energy issues, some state leaders are exploring the idea of more nuclear energy as an option for power generation in Maryland. Bills introduced by…

Rachel McCrea, Capital News Service Annapolis

Lawmakers hope to cut utility bills, expand Maryland power gridDemocratic leaders unveiled a sweeping new energy plan for Maryland, one that would make it easier to build new energy plants and other power projects.

Rachel McCrea, Capital News Service Annapolis

Maryland may dip into its climate fund to pay for other thingsGov. Wes Moore’s budget proposes redirecting funds originally meant for renewable energy initiatives to help patch the nearly $3 billion budget deficit instead.

Adriana Navarro and Rachel McCrea, Capital News Service Annapolis

A tire chemical is threatening salmon. Here’s what you need to know. The EPA is looking into the chemical 6PPD, which studies link to fish deaths.

The Washington Post

We are trashing our oceans. Here’s how river cleanups could help. River cleanups can intercept trash before it can make its way to bays and oceans.

The Washington Post

How electric bikes could stop being a luxury itemCities and states are helping lower-income residents access electric bikes through vouchers, rebates and other incentive programs.

The Washington Post

Sewers are overflowing everywhere. One solution is right in your backyard.Rain gardens can intercept pollutants before they wash into rivers.

The Washington Post

New habitat for fish and farmers in PescaderoDown a gravel road in Pescadero, in a field bordered by Butano Creek, construction is underway on a 5-million-gallon pond about the size of 7.5 Olympic-sized swimming pools.

Getting ready to fight fire with fire at Butano State ParkAlmost four years since the 2020 CZU Complex fire took out Butano State Park’s water supply and burned through Big Basin Redwoods State Park to the south, the San Mateo

Forest health project begins at Butano State ParkWork has begun on the Butano State Park Forest Health Project, a collaborative effort to reduce fuels and improve the park’s health and biodiversity.

San Mateo Daily Journal

Fire season prep now year-round in San Mateo CountyIt’s summer, which means beach traffic, sunscreen and a fast-approaching fire season, which means Cal Fire’s San Mateo-Santa Cruz unit is preparing for what’s to come.

San Mateo Daily Journal

Prescribed burns for San Andreas Dam and FiloliIf you see smoke rising near Interstate 280 Friday morning, don’t worry: Fire season isn’t upon us quite yet.

San Mateo Daily Journal

No Longer Forgotten: The Environmental Advocates Shaping the Future of the Anacostia WatershedRachel McCrea – JOUR320 – Fall 2022 All photos taken by Rachel McCrea at the Paint Branch Tributary in College Park, Maryland Underneath Route 1, a few steps away from the University of…

Class Project

‘Only rain down the drain’: UMD students paint drains to prevent pollutionThe project is led by College Park’s better environment committee and aims to prevent stormwater runoff.

The Diamondback

UMD Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences department presents seminar on AI weather modelingAs extreme weather becomes more and more common, artificial intelligence is helping researchers understand and predict it.

The Diamondback

UMD’s first year book panel discusses how students can act on environmental issuesThe panel featured local politicians including the mayor of College Park.

The Diamondback

Keeping an eye on the watershed in San Mateo CountyDriving north along Interstate 280 toward San Francisco, you’re only a few miles from the sprawling suburbs of San Mateo County.

San Mateo Daily Journal

Burns a part of fire season prep in San Mateo CountyA 5-acre fire by the San Andreas Lake west of Millbrae sent smoke into the air off Interstate 280 for three hours Tuesday morning — it was a controlled burn

San Mateo Daily Journal

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