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What the Governor’s Budget Proposal Means for Climate Solutions
January 29, 2025
Earlier this month, the Moore-Miller Administration unveiled their proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The Maryland Sierra Club applauds Governor Moore for his commitment to continue investing in energy programs to advance our climate goals....
Maryland Energy Regulators and Consumers Reach Agreement with Talen Energy, Lower Costs for Marylanders
January 29, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2025
Contact: Lesley Paredes, lesley.paredes-hernandez@sierraclub.org.
Annapolis, M.D. - Today, regional grid operator PJM, coal plant owner Talen, energy regulators, and consumer advocates...
Maryland Voters Express Overwhelming Support for a Beverage Container Deposit Program to Reduce Litter and Plastic Pollution, New Poll Shows
January 22, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lesley Paredes, lesley.paredes-hernandez@sierraclub.org.
Annapolis, MD – A recent public opinion poll has found that more than 90% of Maryland voters would support a beverage container deposit program to...
Maryland Sierra Club Commends Maryland Department of Transportation for Restoring Funding for Public Transit and Bike Infrastructure
January 15, 2025
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Today, the Maryland Department of Transportation released its six-year capital budget proposal for the fiscal years 2025-2030.
The current proposal includes plans for $420 million in additional funding to address the fiscal...
Maryland Sierra Club Highlights of 2024
December 20, 2024
A short overview of some of the 2024 milestones and highlights from the Maryland Sierra Club chapter and local groups
The Maryland Bottle Bill Gets Two Big Endorsements!
November 26, 2024
By: Martha Ainsworth, Chair of the Maryland Sierra Club Zero Waste Team
The Maryland Bottle Bill received two key endorsements over the past two weeks, precipitated by a “Mr. Trash Wheel Dumpster Dive in Support of the Maryland...
Maryland Sierra Club Applauds Moore Administration for Securing Federal Funding to Reduce Pollution at the Port of Baltimore
October 30, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 30, 2024
Contact: Lesley Paredes, lesley.paredes-hernandez@sierraclub.org; (240) 424-0976
Baltimore, MD – Yesterday, the Maryland Port Administration received $145 million from the Environmental Protection...
Biden Administration Approves Tenth Offshore Wind Project Off Coast of Maryland
September 5, 2024
Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Record of Decision on US Wind’s Construction and Operations Plan for an offshore wind project in Maryland, marking the Biden administration’s final approval for this project. This is the nation’s...
Make Your Plan to Vote in the November Election
August 26, 2024
This year’s election is our opportunity to elect federal officials who will shape our country’s direction for at least the next decade. If you may be busy or away from home on November 5, you can sign up now to vote by mail, or plan for early voting...
Introducing New Field Organizer Zoe Layton
August 12, 2024
Please join us in welcoming Zoe Layton, our new Field Organizer for the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter!
As the Chapter Field Organizer, Zoe works with members across the state to build grassroots power and win the change we need for a...