Maryland Department of the Environment

Sewage and Fuel Leaks Contaminate the Potomac River, Source of Drinking Water for More Than 5 Million People

Observers believe regulatory failures contributed to catastrophic sewage and fuel leaks in the watershed. The river was recently named the most endangered in the nation.

By Aman Azhar

Experts, Officials Clash Over Maryland’s Latest Stormwater Permit

By Aman Azhar

Off the Books: Maryland’s Clean Energy Push Ignores Backup Generator Pollution

By Aman Azhar

As Baltimore’s Sewer System Buckles Under Extreme Weather, City Refuses to Help Residents With Cleanup Efforts

By Aman Azhar

South Baltimore Communities Press City, State Regulators for Stricter Pollution Controls on Coal Export Operations

By Aman Azhar

In Push to Meet Maryland’s Ambitious Climate Commitments, Moore Announces New Executive Actions

By Aman Azhar

To Incinerate Or Not To Incinerate: Maryland Hospitals Grapple With Question With Big Public Health Implications

By Aman Azhar

As Maryland General Assembly Session Ends, Advocates Consider Successes, Failures and Backdoor Maneuvers 

By Aman Azhar

Q&A: Extreme Heat, Severe Storms Among Key Climate Challenges for Maryland’s New Chief Resilience Officer

By Aman Azhar

Controversial Maryland Data Center Bill Tests Governor’s Climate Credentials, Environmentalists Say 

By Aman Azhar

Despite a Big Budget Shortfall, Moore Commits $90 Million to Help Maryland Cut Emissions

By Aman Azhar

Advocates Celebrate a Legal Win Against US Navy’s Staggering Pollution in the Potomac River. A Lack of Effective Regulation Could Dampen the Spirit

By Aman Azhar

As Maryland’s General Assembly Session Opens, Environmental Advocates Worry About Funding for the State’s Bold Climate Goals

By Aman Azhar