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Trump’s EPA was wrong to terminate billions in climate grants, court rules
A federal appeals court said the EPA cannot claw back about $20 billion of clean energy grants from several nonprofit groups.
Perdue PFAS case: Salisbury residents ask judge to sanction after mediation canceled
Salisbury residents are asking a judge to sanction Perdue Farms after it canceled a long-scheduled mediation hearing regarding PFAS contamination.
Baltimore’s pollution lawsuit against Coke, Pepsi dismissed
Baltimore’s lawsuit against Pepsi and Coca-Cola over single-use plastic pollution was dismissed, marking the latest defeat after the Maryland Supreme Court significantly limited how governments can use the public nuisance doctrine.
Scientists probe sharp drop in Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population
A new report on the Chesapeake Bay’s signature blue crab has documented a steep, long-term decline in the crustacean’s population.
Trump administration sued by environmental groups for rescinding definition of ‘harm’
The Trump administration was sued by nine environmental groups that said its recent decision to rescind a more than 50-year-old definition of "harm" imperiled wildlife.
Data center frustrations cause upheaval in MD primary elections
In some Maryland counties, frustrations about proposed data center developments led to the ouster of local politicians during last month’s primary election, observers say.
MD’s first ‘human composting’ facility is open for business
A facility in Elkridge turns human remains into soil, after the passage of a 2024 law legalizing the process.
Frederick County data center referendum case goes to MD Supreme Court
The Maryland Supreme Court agreed to hear a case on a proposed Frederick County ballot referendum to limit the expansion of data centers.
Utility rate-setting is ‘Catch-22,’ MD lawmakers, advocates say
Across multiple legislative sessions, lawmakers have attempted to lower skyrocketing utility bills for Marylanders, mostly through incremental steps.
100% clean electricity by 2035: Can MD meet climate goals?
Gov. Wes Moore set an ambitious goal: By 2035, 100% of Maryland’s electricity will come from clean energy. Will that happen?
Trump to restart MD coal plant with federal funds
Millions in federal funds will be used to restart Allegany County’s AES Warrior Run coal plant, President Donald Trump announced.
Key Bridge litigation is hard to keep track of. Here’s a guide before civil trial.
Litigation over the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse is just ramping up. Here's what to know ahead of a civil trial.
