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Climate groups concerned by proposed Maryland building code
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (897+ words) July 18, 2026, 8:00 PM This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Read the story at Maryland Matters. A handful of environmental groups, and at least one legislator, are raising alarm about proposed changes to Maryland’s building…...
You're Driving Over an Active Sewer in Washington, DC
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (50+ words) Before it was Constitution Avenue, this was part of Washington's canal system. It became a public health disaster—and still serves as a sewer today. Before it was Constitution Avenue, this was part of Washington's canal system. It became a…...
New study tells us what’s up with what’s going down with the sinking Chesapeake Bay
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (377+ words) Michelle Basch | [email protected] February 10, 2026, 6:40 AM It has long been known that the Chesapeake Bay region is sinking, and an extensive new study led by Virginia Tech now details how fast, with rates that vary widely. The Virginia Tech study highlights…...
Why megalodon could become Maryland's state shark
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (237+ words) Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill to make the megalodon — the biggest shark that ever lived — Maryland's state shark. But the clock is ticking. The curator of paleontology at Calvert Marine Museum, Dr. Stephen Godfrey, with his daughter by his…...
Potomac River ranks No. 1 on new list of ‘Most Endangered Rivers’
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (583+ words) IRAN WAR UPDATE: Iran reimposes restrictions on Strait of Hormuz, accusing US of violating deal to reopen it April 14, 2026, 4:28 PM The Potomac River is the most endangered river in the country, according to a new ranking done by the nonprofit…...
Yes, Maryland has a fertilizer law. And it’s protecting local streams
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (432+ words) April 3, 2026, 5:49 AM When the weather warms up, homeowners who have visions of lush lawns in their heads may be going to their neighborhood garden centers to stock up on fertilizer, but Maryland’s Department of Agriculture is asking residents to reconsider....
‘Not based in reality’: Climate groups pan study added to Maryland’s major energy bill
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1070+ words) April 2, 2026, 4:31 PM On its face, the amendment seems innocuous. It would require that Maryland study the “full system” cost of different forms of energy generation, from nuclear and natural gas to offshore wind and solar. The amendment — which comes from…...
A Potomac island was their haven. A sewage spill made it unreachable.
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (121+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A dedicated group had turned a small, overgrown island on the Potomac…...
Washington funding cut proposal threatens waterway cleanup program
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (243+ words) WASHINGTON — The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is raising concerns over a proposed funding cut that could impact waterway safety. The Vessel Removal Program, which helps remove neglected and abandoned boats from waterways, is at risk. Commissioner of Public…...
Sewage spill threatens Potomac ecosystem as experts monitoring bacterial risks
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (367+ words) WASHINGTON — The sewage spill in the Potomac River will have an impact on the environment, plants, and animals in the area. Environmentalists said plants and animals respond to being around sewage the same way humans do, and that is not…...