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Potomac River tops list of country’s most endangered rivers
The Potomac River tops the list of most endangered rivers in the country, according to a report that cites the impacts of a recent sewage spill and data centers in the region.
Judge rejects Gore’s bid to limit MD residents’ participation in PFAS lawsuit
A federal court allowed an Elkton couple to intervene in Maryland’s lawsuit against W.L. Gore for alleged toxic chemical releases.
Residents push back against Baltimore County landfill plans to send more runoff to watershed
Pushback is growing against an effort by a landfill in Baltimore County to double the amount of leachate it discharges into two nearby rivers.
Study links frequent, severe heat waves to fossil fuel pollution
Fifty-five heat waves over the past quarter-century would not have happened without human-caused climate change, according to a new study.
Failed plastics negotiations in Geneva highlight pollution crisis
GENEVA (AP) — Negotiations to reach a major treaty to end growing plastic pollution around the world fell apart on Friday, with delegates in Switzerland adjourning with no immediate plans […]
Judge dismisses key claims in Baltimore microplastics lawsuit
A Baltimore judge dismissed claims against multiple defendants in the city’s lawsuit about the manufacture and sale of single-use plastics.
MD to continue with emissions inspection operator after prolonged ‘procurement challenges’
Maryland plans to renew its emissions testing contract with Envirotest Corp. through 2030, ending a court battle over the state's procurement process.
Senate clears way to block clean air standards in California, including vehicle emission rules
Senate Republicans voted to establish a new precedent that will allow them to roll back vehicle emission standards in California.
EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
The EPA said it plans to weaken limits on some so-called forever chemicals in drinking water that were finalized last year.
NJ says 3M agrees to ‘forever chemical’ settlement worth up to $450M
Chemical manufacturer 3M agreed to pay up $450 million to resolve lawsuits over contamination stemming from “forever chemicals.”
EPA ‘neighbor’ rule cuts downwind pollution by power plants
A new “good neighbor” rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency will restrict smokestack emissions from power plants and other industrial sources that burden downwind areas.
Maryland orders Baltimore treatment plant to stop unpermitted water pollution
Maryland environment officials are ordering the state’s largest wastewater treatment plan to stop unpermitted discharges of water pollution.
