Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Climate change affects us all. Here's your chance to be heard.



MARYLAND'S PLAN TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE: NOW'S THE TIME TO WEIGH IN

 
 
Maryland Department 
of the Environment
1800 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
 
 
 
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Your Opinion Counts

The Maryland Department of the Environment is seeking your thoughts on the 2011 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act Draft Plan - Maryland's strategy for addressing climate change.

In keeping with requirements of Maryland law, MDE has drafted a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2020. The final plan is to be submitted in December.

Stakeholder input is critical to the process - and we're all stakeholders.

Maryland is the third most vulnerable state to sea level rise, one of the major consequences of climate change. Rising sea levels, along with increased storm intensity, could have devastating and far-reaching environmental and economic impacts on the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and the quality of life Marylanders currently enjoy.

The draft plan includes 65 control measures to address the potential impact of climate change. The law also requires the actions in the plan to have a positive impact on job creation and to contribute to Maryland's economy. The draft plan will create 36,000 jobs and have a $6 billion economic benefit to our state's economy.

We want to hear from you on this important issue. Come to a public meeting and share your ideas and opinions. And please spread the word about these meetings to any members of your group, your friends or anyone who might be interested in having a say on this issue.
Public Meeting Dates:

May 31, 2012 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
C1 Conference Room
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
1-877-620-8367

June 5, 2012 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Maryland Department of the Environment
First Floor - Aqua & Terra Conference Rooms
1800 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
410-537-3240

Thursday, May 17, 2012

eMDE: Working for clean air, a "great' session for the environment, teacher wins Tawes Award


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Volume V, Number 2May 2012
eMDE is a quarterly publication of the Maryland Department of the Environment. It features articles on current environmental issues and events in the state. 
East Coast Air Quality
 
Secretary Summers
 
Kolby Noble
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Blowin' in the Wind: Maryland works to reduce air pollution "transport" 
While the amount of air pollution generated locally has dropped dramatically, as much as 70 percent of Maryland's pollution comes from upwind states. MDE is working hard to address the problem.
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Session 2012:  "Great" for the environment and public health 
A legislative session widely described as one of the best in recent years for the environment produced new laws to encourage smart growth, promote clean water and fight childhood lead poisoning.
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MDE headlines
More than "a moment" for the Bay, clearing the air, Dr. Summers goes to school. 
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MDE celebrates the 35th annual Tawes Awards for a clean environment
An oyster gardening project to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay earned a Somerset County elementary school teacher the 35th annual Tawes Awards for a clean environment.
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Maryland again exceeds annual waste diversion goal
Maryland recycled more than 40 percent of its waste in 2010.
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A sound approach to noise that annoys
A revised framework for enforcing noise standards is designed to lead to swift responses to complaints.
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MDE finalizes new regulations for soil erosion and sediment control 
MDE has adopted new requirements to better protect the State's water resources from the impacts associated with construction.
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eMDE briefs
Climate change plan open for comment, Green Registry leadership awards set, Bay plan submitted.More >









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Monday, May 7, 2012

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON CLIMATE CHANGE PLAN NOW OPEN


PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON 
CLIMATE CHANGE PLAN NOW OPEN 

 
 
Maryland Department 
of the Environment
1800 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
 
 
 
Keep up with MDE 
public meeting dates at:
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Your Opinion Counts

The public comment period for Maryland's climate change plan is now open and your opinions and ideas are needed.

In 2009, Maryland Governor O'Malley and the Maryland General Assembly passed theGreenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009. The law requires the State to develop and implement a plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25 percent by 2020.
Maryland is among the states most vulnerable to climate change. With the fourth longest tidal coastline, Maryland is the third most vulnerable state to sea level rise -- one of the major consequences of climate change. Rising sea levels, along with increased storm intensity could have devastating and far-reaching environmental and economic impacts on the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and the quality of life Marylanders currently enjoy.
Public Meeting Dates:

May 8, 2012 - noon - 2 p.m.
Elkton Central Library
301 Newark Avenue
Elkton, Maryland 21921
410-996-5600

May 15, 2012 - noon - 2 p.m.
Queen Anne's County Health Department
206 North Commerce Street
Centreville, Maryland 21617
410-758-0720

May 24,2012 - noon - 2 p.m.
C. Burr Artz Public Library
First Floor - Community Room
110 East Patrick Street
Frederick, Maryland 21701
301-600-1630

May 31, 2012 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
C1 Conference Room
580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
1-877-620-8367

June 5, 2012 - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Maryland Department of the Environment
First Floor - Aqua & Terra Conference Rooms
1800 Washington Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21230
410-537-3240
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