Maryland
In 2007, Forbes.com rated Maryland as the fifth "Greenest" state in the country behind three of the Pacific States and Vermont. Maryland ranks 40th in total energy consumption nationwide, and it managed less toxic waste per capita than all but six states in 2005. In April 2007 Maryland joined the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)—a regional initiative formed by all of the Northeastern states, Washington DC, and three Canadian provinces to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.[1]
Maryland community action
Climate action
Community energy
Wikipedia: Solar power in Maryland is supported by the state's recent legislation regarding the Renewable Portfolio Standard and Solar Renewable Energy Credit program. The target for renewable energy as of 2012 is 20% by 2020, including 2% from solar power. According the Maryland Energy Administration, Maryland is exposed to approximately 5.3kWh per square meter of solar energy on a daily basis, and as of June 2012, the state has nearly 50,000 kW installed.
Cycling activism
Wikipedia: Bike paths in Maryland (category)
Education for sustainability
Wikipedia: List of nature centers in Maryland
Environment quality
Sustainable transport activism
Wikipedia: Hiking trails in Maryland (category)
Resources
Apps for sustainability
Baltimore 311 enables real-time collaboration with citizens, “deputizing” mobile users to become the city’s eyes and ears. Citizens report potholes, graffiti, and other issues from anywhere in the city using their mobile phone
Citizens data initiative
Energy Data & Statistics for Maryland - Maryland BayStat - Open Baltimore, City of Baltimore's open data catalogue
News and comment
2017
When Will Bikes Rule the City? May 19 [2]
“Maryland passes ban on fracking” by @samanthadpage, Mar 28 [3]
Upcycling Baltimore's vacant buildings tackles both empty houses and unemployment, by @eillieanzi, Feb 27 [4]
2016
Maryland To Become First State In U.S. To Ban Bee-Killing Pesticides! July 17 [5]
2015
8-Year Fracking Moratorium Bill Introduced in Maryland as Californians Demand Real Climate Action, Febraury 6 [6]
Campaigns
See also
- Communities taking charge of local economies
Interwiki links
Wikipedia: Maryland
References
- ↑ wikipedia:Maryland#Environmental awareness
- ↑ citylab.com
- ↑ thinkprogress.org
- ↑ fastcoexist.com
- ↑ expand-your-consciousness.com
- ↑ EcoWatch