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December 2020
Baltimore Transit Equity Solidarity Day is an event that will be held on the 64th anniversary of the victory of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1956. Join us for a Day of Action including a virtual rally featuring honored invited guests Ms. Claudette Colvin, the first person arrested in Montgomery, Alabama for refusing to surrender her seat to a white person on public transit and Attorney Fred Gray, who litigated the Boycott in the US Supreme Court. The Montgomery Bus Boycott is still the most iconic example of a victory by Black essential workers and communities of color against racist public transportation policies. The purpose of the event is to celebrate and thank essential workers – many of whom are employed by our public transportation system or are reliant on its vital services and to discuss how we can work together to end structural racism in our transit policy. The event will feature a petition in support of a Baltimore regional transportation authority (BRTA), the best path to expand Baltimore’s public transportation system including the completion of the Red Line light rail and other key transit projects. Photo Credit: Maura Dwyer This event is sponsored by: Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition, Showing up for Racial Justice [...]
Find out moreJanuary 2021
The Eastern Shore is ground zero for the effects of climate change in Maryland. Fortunately, the Eastern Shore is also home to some of the most active environmental champions. Join the Sierra Club, and the Maryland Legislative Coalition for a special event that highlights the plans for combatting the issues that specifically affect the Shore, but are relevant to all of Maryland. The Summit spans two days, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm each day. Master of Ceremonies – Matt Pluta, Choptank Riverkeeper and Director of Riverkeeper Programs, Shore Rivers Facilitators – Susan Olsen, Chair, Sierra Club, Lower Eastern Shore Group Monica O’Connor, Maryland Legislative Coalition, Climate Justice Wing Cecilia Plante, co-chair, Maryland Legislative Coalition Day 1 Featured Speakers – Senator Cheryl Kagan, Montgomery County Senator Sarah Elfreth, Anne Arundel County Delegate Dana Stein, Baltimore County Delegate Brooke Lierman, Baltimore City Delegate Lorig Charkoudian, Montgomery County Delegate Vaughn Stewart, Montgomery County Day 2 Featured Speakers – Mark Posner, Sierra Club Maryland Chapter Legislative Chair Martha Ainsworth, Chair, Maryland Sierra Club Zero Waste Team Kristen Harbeson, Political Director Maryland League of Conservation Voters Nina Cardin, Director, Maryland Campaign for Environmental Rights Monica Brooks, Concerned Citizens Against Industrial CAFOs Emily Frias, Chesapeake [...]
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Tune in virtually to the annual Maryland Environmental Summit, sponsored by the coalition of Maryland environmental groups known as CCE (Citizens Campaign for the Environment)! Learn about and rally for passage of important environmental bills in the General Assembly’s 2020 session including: Increasing Maryland’s greenhouse gas reduction requirements to 60% below 2006 levels by 2030 and net neutral by 2045 Banning plastic bags at the point of sale at retail locations Fighting dangerous PFAS “forever chemicals” that are polluting our waterways and putting health at risk Funding the Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) Capital Needs and electrifying MTA buses There will be presentations by both environmental advocates and leading members of the General Assembly.
Find out moreJanuary 2022
Tune into the Annual Maryland Environmental Summit to fight for key environmental bills in the 2022 Maryland General Assembly! About this event Tune in virtually to the annual Maryland Environmental Summit, sponsored by the coalition of Maryland environmental groups known as CCE (Citizens Campaign for the Environment)! Learn about and rally for passage of important environmental bills in the General Assembly's 2022 session including: Increasing Maryland’s greenhouse gas reduction requirements to 60% below 2006 levels by 2030 and net neutral by 2045; Restricting the use and disposal of toxic PFAS, "forever chemicals,” that are contaminating our water and putting Maryland families at risk. Amending the Maryland state constitution to protect each person's right to a healthful environment; and Ensuring that the State Budget, including incoming federal dollars, prioritize the environment and environmental justice. There will be presentations by both environmental advocates and leading members of the General Assembly. This event is FREE, but please register to receive the event information! Like and share the Facebook event: https://fb.me/e/1vXbqyIa0
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April 2022
Tune in via ZOOM on Tuesday, April 12 at noon for a candid rundown of the key environmental bills that made it and those that didn't in the 2022 General Assembly. Executive Director Kim Coble will provide updates and insights into the why's and why-not's, and how the outcomes will impact us all as we work to combat climate change and environmental inequities. Fresh from a face-to-face meeting with the Hogan administration, Kim will also shed light on what's ahead as we wait to see which bills the governor signs into law and which he vetos. You do not want to miss this insider view into the state of some of the most critical climate legislation in the nation. REGISTER NOW.
Find out moreFollowing Maryland's General Assembly's passage of strong, comprehensive climate legislation, our focus returns to the United States Senate, with anticipation for the Senate to act on federal climate legislation. What is federal climate legislation likely to include? Will the United States be able to uphold its global commitment to action on climate change? Can Marylanders expect federal funding to support provisions in the Climate Solutions Now Act passed earlier this month? Join us at Goucher College for a conversation with Senator Ben Cardin on these topics and more. Please register now.
Find out moreMay 2022
Attorney General Forum Friday, May 20 12:00 - 12:30pm via Zoom Three of the four candidates for attorney general - Anthony Brown, Katie Curran O'Malley, and Jim Shalleck have agreed to answer questions related to the role the office plays in defending the environment. The program will take place on Zoom and is expected to last 30 minutes. The program is offered for free. REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND. (If you are not available to attend at the time of the program, you may still register to receive a link to the recording after the program has ended.) WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT WHO BECOMES OUR NEXT AG Did you know that the Trump Administration tried to replace the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan from 2015? The proposed plan failed to regulate greenhouse gas emissions or other harmful air pollutants from coal and oil-burning power plants. Fortunately, the Maryland Office of Attorney General joined the fight challenging the rule change in court and won victory for clean air. Did you know it was the Office of Attorney General that negotiated a $35.5 million settlement for the State of Maryland with Volkswagen as a result of their violation of our air quality control [...]
Find out moreSeptember 2022
The Not-to-be-Missed Environmental Event of the Year We will honor Marylanders who have demonstrated vision, leadership, and courage in protecting clean water, healthy air, and resilient communities and celebrate with delectable small-plate fare and luscious libations. Be sure to save Thursday, September 15, for this not-to-be-missed gathering of more than 300 of our state’s most influential business leaders, elected officials, environmental advocates, and philanthropists to celebrate clean water, healthy air, and climate justice. Mouth-watering culinary delights (all sustainably sourced, of course), an inspiring keynote speaker, environmental leadership awards, and hopefully YOU! It’ll be a night to remember. We can’t wait to see you in person at this year’s celebration of environmental leaders! More info coming soon!
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