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Environmental Champions Did Well in Maryland’s Primary Election, Our Work Continues …
July 28, 2022
Voters supported numerous candidates whose campaign platforms call for Maryland’s state and local governments to do more to address climate change and protect the environment.
New Expert Review Exposes Critical Errors and Omissions in Governor Hogan’s I-495 and I-270 Toll Lane Expansion Plan
July 22, 2022
This week, the Sierra Club along with 43 organizations and the City of Rockville, issued a blistering critique of the controversial I-495 and I-270 toll lane expansion final environmental document (FEIS).
MDOT Gives Public One Month to Review 26,000 Pages on Gov. Hogan’s Flawed I-495 and I-270 Toll Lanes Project
June 17, 2022
Today, the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Gov. Hogan’s controversial plan to privatize the...
CSG and Sierra Club Hail Historic Vote at the DC region’s Transportation Planning Board to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions But Decry the Continued Inclusion of the Highway Expansions – including 495/270 – that Will Undermine this Goal
June 15, 2022
CSG and Sierra Club Hail Historic Vote at the DC region’s Transportation Planning Board to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
But Decry the Continued Inclusion of the Highway Expansions – including 495/270 – that Will Undermine this Goal
Sierra Club Endorses John King for Governor
June 9, 2022
Today the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter announced its endorsement of John King for Governor. John King is the environmental champion Maryland needs to meet the challenges of the climate crisis.
Eight More Environmental Bills Signed!
May 18, 2022
On May 12 and 16, Governor Hogan signed dozens of bills, including eight that our Chapter actively supported through the Natural Places, Clean Energy, and Transportation Issue Teams:
Sierra Club Maryland Chapter Announces First Round of Endorsements for General Assembly
April 26, 2022
Today the Sierra Club Maryland Chapter released its first round in a series of candidate endorsements for the Maryland General Assembly in the 2022 state primary elections. The organization said the 23 Senate and 64 House candidates (list attached)...
Keeping The Roads Clean And Our Environment Healthy This Earth Month
April 24, 2022
Just last month, a study published in Environment International revealed the discovery of microplastics in human blood for the first time. But the damages of litter and pollution go far beyond our own health. Learn more about the effects of...
Sierra Club Celebrates “Climate Solutions Now Act,” A Major Climate Victory in Maryland
April 20, 2022
Climate Solutions Now Act, SB528, has passed into law in Maryland! This is a huge accomplishment, the culmination of three years of campaigning and organizing from Sierra Club and dozens of other partners. This blog provides a brief summary of what...
Things to Do – Earth Day 2022
April 20, 2022
April 22 is Earth Day! Many Earth Day events are happening Saturday. Need some ideas for how to spend the Earth Day weekend? Check out the ideas in this blog and pick something that sounds good to you!