Maryland Chapter Blog

The Brandon Shores coal-fired power plant, based on Anne Arundel County, has been a major topic in the news and discussion item in Annapolis. Sierra Club has received several questions about its engagement with the plant owner, Talen Energy, and its...

Legislators, advocates introduce Better Buildings Act to create healthier, more affordable communities Legislators double down on energy affordability by introducing legislation to build new homes with the latest energy efficiency measures,...

Press contacts:KC Chartrand, Communications Director, CCAN, kc@chesapeakeclimate.org, 240-620-7144Jason Aul, Director of Strategic Communications, Maryland LCV, jaul@mdlcv.org, 410-280-9855Lesley Paredes, Maryland Sierra Club, lesley.paredes-...

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....

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...

Marylanders want more investment in public transit, walking, and biking to cut pollution, save time and money, and have better choices to get to work and school. And this is the case in every part of the state from Baltimore City, to rural Maryland...

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...

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...

A short overview of some of the 2024 milestones and highlights from the Maryland Sierra Club chapter and local groups

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...