Maryland Chapter

Legislative Session 2023

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Dec. 5 Event for Health, Healthy Homes, Green Jobs, and Smart Growth

Join us and our Beyond Gas Maryland coalition partners December 5th plus special guest speakers as we work to push Maryland to transition off gas, update the EmPOWER Maryland energy efficiency program, and fund low-income electrification. Click here to find out more!

Coalition Proposes Vision for Climate Future

The Climate Partners coalition submitted comprehensive recommendations for reducing Maryland’s climate pollution to the Maryland Department of Environment. The 112-page report covers equity, transportation, energy and electricity, buildings, natural resources, and waste and more. Check it out!

New Reports Warn of Deadly Effects from Vehicle Pollution in Maryland

Parent holds child in yellow shirt using an inhaler at the doctor's office Text: Report Release: Cleaning up Vehicle Pollution in Maryland

Sierra Club and Union of Concerned Scientists highlight two new reports outlining how Maryland can reduce deadly vehicle pollution and improve air quality. Have a look!

Stop I-495 & I-270 Expansion

Contribute to the Smart Growth Defense Fund to take a stand against Maryland's plans to expand I-495 & I-270 with private toll lanes! Together we can protect our environment and communities from a harmful highway project that would increase greenhouse gas emissions, worsen sprawl, and deepen inequities. Read about our recent legal action and past legal and technical comments. NEW: In March 2023, the highway consortium led by Transurban announced it is withdrawing its proposal to widen I-495 and I-270. In June 2023, Maryland Sierra Club with environmental and historic preservation groups asked a federal court to put the brakes on Maryland’s plan to build new toll lanes along the Capital Beltway and I-270. We will continue to work diligently with partners to oppose the project and advocate for equitable, multimodal transportation solutions.

Take Action!

Ask your elected officials to tackle climate change, strengthen and electrify public transit, promote zero waste, and protect natural places and wildlife. Personalize a petition to your elected officials to show them why you care about these issues in just one click!

Upcoming Events

The Sierra Club calendar is updated daily with virtual webinars, calls, and online accessible events. Most Sierra Club events remain virtual but we are beginning some small in-person events and outings with specific safety protocols. Full calendar here.