Maryland Chapter Blog

Maryland League of Conservation Voters * Chispa Maryland *  Maryland Sierra Club * Union of Concerned Scientists * Policy Foundation of Maryland IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  February 20, 2023        ...

Read the press release and an exciting new report launched today outlining a clear and achievable pathway to equitable residential electrification in Maryland that prioritizes the needs of low-income households and historically disinvested...

In 2022, we helped pass a bold package of climate policies, stop harmful highway boondoggles, revitalize parks and preserve natural places, and elect environmental champions all up and down the ticket! And more! Read about 2022 highlights here!

Salisbury City Council voted 5-0 to approve the Comprehensive Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance on November 28, 2022! Read more here.

El 29 de noviembre, el Consejo del Condado de Montgomery votó unánimemente por la aprobación de legislación requiriendo a los nuevos edificios que solo usen electricidad y que que el Ejecutivo del Condado emita estándares para el 31 de diciembre del...

On November 29th, the Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to pass a bill for all-electric building standards for new construction by Dec. 31, 2026.

New study finds action is needed now to minimize costs for those who may continue to rely on gas in the coming years. To achieve Maryland’s climate target of net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2045, 95% of the fossil fuels currently used in buildings...

The Maryland Commission on Climate Change 2022 Annual Report has been released! And there's good news on Maryland’s progress and on MCCC's specific recommendations for what Maryland should do now. Sierra Club has played an essential role in...

Maryland voters resoundingly elected leaders who will be strong advocates to address climate change, take action to remedy environmental injustice, and protect our environment. This is a time to celebrate our progress, and plan for action to...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  CONTACT: Rich Norling,  rich.norling@mdsierra.org, 443-417-6385 Maryland – Last night Wes Moore won his campaign to be Maryland’s next Governor, Brooke Lierman won the Maryland Comptroller’s race, and...