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100% Clean, Renewable Energy in Maryland: What’s Next?
March 23, 2018
The clean energy debate in Maryland, and across the country, has fundamentally shifted: it is no longer a question of if we can move to 100% clean energy, but how.
Del. Shane Robinson introduces emergency legislation relevant to the Potomac Pipeline
March 20, 2018
Delegate Shane Robinson just introduced emergency legislation in the Maryland General Assembly to require MDE to use their authority to complete a full review of the project under section 401 of the Clean Water Act.
Sierra Club Testimony on HB 878 The 100% Clean Renewable Energy Equity Act of 2018
March 5, 2018
On March 5th, 2018 the Maryland Sierra Club testified in favor of HB 878 The 100% Clean Renewable Energy Equity Act of 2018. The full testimony is available here for review.
21 Organizations and Business urge MD leaders to stop subsidizing the construction of unsafe, unhealthy synthetic turf fields and playgrounds.
February 28, 2018
*3/28/18 This item has been updated to reflect that the letter now has 21 Organizations signed on*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Josh Tulkin, josh.tulkin@mdsierra.org, (240) 764-5307This morning a coalition of 16* organizations...
250 Maryland, West Virginia, & D.C. residents surround Governor Hogan’s Mansion to oppose TransCanada’s Potomac Pipeline!
February 21, 2018
On Thursday, February 15th, over 250 concerned people of Maryland, West Virginia, & D.C. came together in Annapolis, MD to rally and hold a candlelight vigil outside of Governor Larry Hogan’s mansion.
Welcome Administrative Assistant Gary Young!
February 13, 2018
We're thrilled to welcome Gary Young as our new Administrative Assistant! Gary will be based in our Chapter Office in College Park.
Maryland Sierra Club announces 40 new endorsements for 2018 elections
February 12, 2018
Contact: Josh Tulkin Cell: 650-722-3171College Park. This morning the Maryland Sierra Club announced 40 new endorsements for state office and Maryland General Assembly. The endorsements are a mix of incumbents and newcomers."This...
Welcome Western MD Beyond Gas Organizer Deirdre Lally!
January 23, 2018
We're thrilled to welcome Deirdre Lally as our new Western Maryland Beyond Gas organizer. Deirdre will be based on Frostburg and will support Western Maryland leadership and capacity building in addition to her work fighting the proposed Potomac...
A Year for Maryland to Be Proud Of And How YOU Made It Happen
December 22, 2017
At Year's End: A Message from The Director
Dear Sierra Club Members and Supporters,
I am thrilled to share with you the Maryland Sierra Club's 2017 year-in-review. In looking back over the past year, we found plenty of doom and gloom, but I think...
The Maryland Sierra Club Announces Support for Important Clean Energy Legislation
December 21, 2017
Maryland Sierra Club announces its support for important clean energy legislation to be introduced in 2018 in the Maryland General Assembly that will move the state to 100% clean energy by 2035!