MD: Toxics
Advocates see composting as alternative to incineration of Baltimore’s food waste
The founder of the Baltimore Compost Collective wants Baltimore to ditch trash incineration, fight climate change and grow healthier food. Marvin …
Marylanders encouraged to test for radon this winter
January is National Radon Action Month, and officials are asking Marylanders to test their homes for the radioactive gas. After smoking, radon is the …
DC Public Service Commission puts Project Pipes on hold
Advocates are applauding the Washington, D.C., Public Service Commission's decision to pause a Washington Gas infrastructure rebuild known as Project …
'Forever chemicals’ found in freshwater fish; most states don't warn residents
By Hannah Norman for KFF Health News.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the KFF Health News-Public News Serv…
$900 Billion in Health Benefits Likely from EV, Green Energy Adoption
With air quality in the news of late, a new report found transitioning to electric vehicles would bring major public health benefits. The American …
Analysis: Pentagon PFAS Cleanup Backlog Growing Faster than Funding
A new analysis from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group said the Department of Defense is not doing enough to clean up contaminated military ins…
State of the Air Report Shows Mixed Results for Air Quality in Maryland
A new report found a mix of good and bad findings for air quality in Maryland. The American Lung Association recently released its annual State of …
U.S. Carbon Farming Takes Root, but Do Economics Add Up?
By Carey L. Biron for Context.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the Context/Solutions Journalism Network/…
Canadian Mining Expansion Threatens Watersheds in the Northwest
Representatives from multiple indigenous tribes in the Northwestern United States are traveling to Washington, D.C., this week to discuss an issue of …
MD Bill Would Ban Sale, Use of Products Containing PFAS Chemicals
Maryland lawmakers and firefighters are pushing legislation to lower the risks of exposure to PFAS, a class of toxic chemicals found in many products…
MD Groups Press for Action on “Forever Chemicals”
With the Maryland General Assembly set to start next week, environmental groups are urging lawmakers to regulate toxic chemicals, after a new report …
U.S. Bill on Toxic "Forever Chemicals" Could Help Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- A bill to tackle contamination from so-called "forever chemicals" known as Perfluorinated and Polyfluorinated Substances (PFAS) is …