Traditional acai berry dishes surprise visitors to Brazil climate summit, no sugar added
Nearly all the acai consumed in the U.S. originates from Brazil.
Environment
As US skips climate talks in Brazil, leaders plead for other nations to unite
President Donald Trump has long denied climate change.
Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here’s how to reduce their carbon pawprint
Experts say there are ways to lower pets' impact via food and other factors.
Bear and cubs spotted Saturday in Taneytown, police say
A bear and cubs have been spotted in the area of Clubside Drive in Taneytown.
Rising costs hit Worcester County businesses, customers as utility rates surge
Businesses and residents in Worcester County report steep increases in water and sewer rates as...
Trump’s energy secretary slams UN climate conference in Brazil, where US absence is glaring
Chris Wright called the climate movement a "hoax."
Crews are working to fix Alaska Native villages devastated by flooding. But will residents return?
A few communities imperiled by human-caused global warming have taken steps to relocate.
World leaders gather for second day in Brazil, seeking solutions to confront global warming
A major proposal to protect forests worldwide is sure to a major topic of discussion.
At UN climate summit, world leaders say time is running short to stop the worst effects of warming
Leaders of China the U.S. and India will be notably absent.
Brush fire, outages close portion of Route 2 in Annapolis early Thursday
A brush fire early Thursday morning forced the closure of part of Solomons Island Road...
‘Blue Bucket Boy’ deer believed to be freed after days with pumpkin pail on face in Parkville
A Parkville deer known as “Blue Bucket Boy” is believed to be safe after community...
As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stake
More than 80% of poor people are exposed to at least one climate hazard.
Give caterpillars a ‘soft landing’ under your trees. The ecosystem will thank you
“We talk about the importance of (native) trees in creating the caterpillars that drive the...
Billie Eilish donates thousands of dollars to Howard County Conservancy
Grammy- and Oscar-winning singer Billie Eilish has donated millions to organizations focused on addressing climate...
Climate-fighting efforts show slight gain but still fall far short, UN says
The U.S. withdrawal from the agreement offsets some progress.
On eve of UN climate talks in Brazil, a call for less talking and more doing
Critics hope for action on climate change, rather than more promises this week at the...
Power plant owner Constellation exploring billions worth of energy projects for state
Baltimore-based energy company Constellation is laying the groundwork for what could be billions of dollars...
Are Marylanders evading VEIP fees through historic plate distinctions?
“There is a lot of anecdotal evidence that many drivers with historic tags are using...
Don’t toss your Halloween pumpkin — bake, compost or feed it to farm animals instead
Don’t let your Halloween pumpkin haunt the landfill this November.
Emission testing cuts could worsen Maryland air quality, scientists warn
Air quality scientists slammed Republican Del. Christopher Bouchat and state Sen. Justin Ready’s plans to...
Maryland, Delaware AGs side with US Wind in Ocean City offshore project dispute
Maryland and Delaware attorneys general filed court briefs backing US Wind’s offshore project, arguing that...
Black vultures attack and kill cattle. Climate change is one reason they’re spreading north
Experts say more research is needed to better understand the impact on livestock.
Fast chargers are expanding quickly, but American EV drivers still fear running out of juice
Installing fast chargers is considered critical to supporting EV adoption.
Archaeological site in Alaska that casts light on early Yup’ik life ravaged by ex-Typhoon Halong
Perhaps up to 100,000 artifacts were left scattered.
Fresh produce, new art: West Baltimore nonprofit to host two celebrations Saturday
Members of the public are invited to observe cooking demonstrations, take part in artmaking activities,...
Druid Lake Project enters final design phase ahead of 2028 construction
The $50 million Druid Lake Project is entering its final design phase, with new bridges,...
Expedition to search for Amelia Earhart’s plane postponed
An expedition to investigate the disappearance of Amelia Earhart's plane in the South Pacific in...
For $220 a night you can stay at these new Pennsylvania glamping sites
Pennsylvania is introducing glamorous camping — better known as glamping — to eight state parks, including French...
Study finds EVs quickly overcome their energy-intensive build to be cleaner than gas cars
EVs have a cleaner bottom line than gas-powered vehicles after just two years.
How climate change is changing the way athletes train ahead of the Winter Olympics
Climate change is affecting winter sports worldwide, with shorter winters and less snow.
129 acres of green space saved with new Joppatowne park
Harford County stopped the development of more than 250 homes and is replacing that plan...
Dr. Kenneth B. Lewis, Maryland cardiologist and Chesapeake Bay advocate, dies
Dr. Kenneth B. Lewis, a Johns Hopkins–trained cardiologist and Chesapeake Bay advocate, died Oct. 4...
Del. Bouchat seeks to end Maryland’s vehicle emissions inspection program
Del. Christopher Bouchat plans to introduce legislation in the 2026 General Assembly session to eliminate...
Anxiety over global warming is leading some young Americans to say they don’t want children
Studies find people are worried about bringing children into an uncertain world.
Bill Gates calls for climate fight to shift focus from curbing emissions to reducing human suffering
Every bit of additional warming correlates to more extreme weather.
2.5-magnitude earthquake strikes in Columbia
A small earthquake measuring about 2.5 in magnitude struck East Columbia late Monday afternoon, according...
What to know about uncontacted Indigenous peoples and efforts to protect them
Experts say these isolated communities could vanish within a decade without stronger protections.
Old, rotting pumpkin? Baltimore County wants you to smash it, not trash it.
Residents will be able to pick from an assortment of smashing instruments and pound their...
Blood tests show highest levels of forever chemicals in those living near New Mexico plume
About 99% of Americans have PFAS chemicals in their blood.
In a California farming region, researchers are mapping rural heat to protect farmworkers
The project aims to map rural heat islands to better protect farmworkers from scorching heat.
Lacking community resilience centers, Houston neighbors opt for solar-powered ‘hub homes’
This grassroots initiative started after Winter Storm Uri in 2021.
‘Chemtrail’ theories warn of health dangers from contrails. The idea takes wing at Kennedy’s HHS
Social media has given wing to the chemtrails concept and other fringe ideas involving public...
Wicomico residents sue over sludge tank they say smells ‘like rotting meat and death’
Environmental groups and residents are suing Wicomico County, Denali Water Solutions and a local farmer,...
As heat gets more extreme, pregnant farmworkers are increasingly at risk
Extreme heat exposes workers to more health risks, including miscarriages, stillbirths and preterm births.
What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
Many Americans are concerned about the environmental impact..
Philippine victims of 2021 typhoon seek compensation from Shell
The victims say the typhoon was intensified by climate change worsened by the oil and...
Mystery dust ‘no public health threat,’ MDE says, but residents skeptical
Stoney Beach resident Jessica Allen took her car through a car wash three times last...
Drug Takeback Day promotes safe prescription disposal
Tossing medications in the trash or flushing them down the toilet has unintended, negative consequences,...
UN chief defends science and weather forecasting as Trump threatens both
Guterres praised the U.N. weather agency for helping save lives.
AI can help the environment, even though it uses tremendous energy. Here are 5 ways how
“We’re just scratching the surface of what AI can do.”
Watchdog report says American e-waste is causing a ‘hidden tsunami’ in Southeast Asia
Millions of tons of discarded electronics are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing...
The food you toss costs you plenty and emits tons of pollution. We’ve got tips on how to cut down
Food waste costs the average person $728 per year.
One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population
A report says the population now stands at an estimated 384, up eight last year.
Baltimore County urges state to deny Days Cove landfill ‘trash juice’ discharge permit
Baltimore County Council voted Monday to urge the Maryland Department of the Environment to deny...
No public comment allowed at Sisson Street waste transfer station hearing
A task force will gather Monday evening to discuss the future of the Sisson Street...
The West’s power grid could be stitched together — if red and blue states buy in
A regional electricity market could provide benefits, but state leaders say the details matter.
Electric school buses expand across Maryland as grid, cost worries persist
Maryland is leading the push for electric school buses, balancing environmental and health benefits against...
Artificial Intelligence project to aid Chesapeake Bay oyster farmers
A project underway at the University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering aims...
‘Not fast enough’: Climate advocates want quicker adoption of electric heating rules in Maryland
Maryland environmental groups launched a new coalition to pressure the state to move faster on...
Injunction pushed for Maryland wind project, Ocean City asks about damage
US Wind has asked a federal court for an injunction allowing its Ocean City offshore...
US blocks a global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations
Donald Trump urged countries to vote against the regulations.
The world is heading to add 57 superhot days a year, but study indicates it could have been worse
Poorer nations are expected to be hit hardest.
Bipartisan Baltimore County resolution urges denial of Days Cove landfill ‘trash juice’ discharge permit
The resolution comes as the rubble landfill seeks to renew its existing permit and modify...
AI improves iceberg models and could aid navigation
A University of Maryland art professor is working with engineering and computer science colleagues and...
Judge dismisses young climate activists’ lawsuit challenging Trump on fossil fuels
The plaintiffs included youths who were victorious in a landmark climate trial against Montana.
Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill
Sable Offshore Corp. says it wants to work with California to restart the pipeline again.
Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas
The technology is called Distributed Acoustic Sensing.
Halloween 2025: Recycled costumes, discounts for furloughed federal workers available in Baltimore area
Two initiatives in the Baltimore area are emphasizing sustainability and support for federal workers this...
UN agency says C02 levels hit record high last year, causing more extreme weather
The group says CO2 growth rates have tripled since the 1960s.
Adjusting to warming world has cost Maryland billions, comptroller says
Climate change has already cost Maryland $10 to $20 billion to clean up after 85...
Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping
If adopted, this would be the first global fee on greenhouse gas emissions.
Drought has muted this year’s leaf-peeping season, but pockets of brilliant colors remain
Weeks of drought have sent leaves fluttering to the ground earlier than usual.
Carroll County pays $3.5M for property in airport runway expansion
After a number of land acquisitions by the county, this was the final piece needed...
Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears
The legislation has long been a target of conservatives and industry members.
Ocean City braces for powerful nor’easter with heavy rain, high winds
Ocean City officials warn residents and visitors to prepare for a powerful nor’easter Saturday through...
Smell that? Baltimore harbor health improves despite pistachio tide
The Baltimore Harbor has seen steady improvement in safety for humans since the Waterfront Partnership...
Baltimore harbor makes strides in latest report card, but lingering issues remain
Baltimore harbor earns mixed marks in this year’s Healthy Harbor Report Card, celebrating marine life...
Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species
Human-caused global warming, agriculture and deforestation are threatening the environments these creatures need to survive.
Long-shuttered Parkton landfill to get new life as Baltimore County solar project
The solar array is expected to generate 8.2 million kilowatt hours per year — enough...
At least 170 US hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse
Nearly 30,000 patient beds face the risk of significant or dangerous flooding.
La Nina is back, but it’s weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?
Experts say this La Nina may be too weak to cause significant disruption.
Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers used to play a major role in beach restoration.
Gold demand puts Peru’s Amazon at greater risk from mercury poisoning, bishop warns
Scientists have found mercury above safety limits in fish and residents.
Buildings are turning to ‘ice batteries’ for sustainable air conditioning
Ice thermal energy storage is a sustainable and cost-effective solution for air conditioning.
Trump approves Alaska mining road to boost copper, zinc production
The long-debated Ambler Road project was approved in the first Trump administration.
Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says
Solar and wind generation combined grew by more than 400 terawatt hours.
Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans
The program was affiliated with another $20 billion in green funding also terminated under Trump.
3 Baltimore Museum of Art shows highlight environmental concerns this fall
Three exhibits that opened this fall at the Baltimore Museum of Art explore human interaction...
Maryland Supreme Court appears wary of case against fossil fuel companies
Maryland Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared wary of local jurisdictions' arguments for granting damages...
Can cities, counties sue oil companies? Maryland Supreme Court to hear appeal.
Municipalities brought lawsuits against the companies separately, but judges in Maryland dismissed the cases in...
Solar energy surge: Installations soar as sun sets on federal tax credits
“It’s sort of like a mad rush, losing-my-mind busy," said Gailan Wensil-Strow, a vice president...
Judge denies Trump administration request to pause Ocean City wind farm case
A federal judge has denied the Trump administration’s request to pause Ocean City’s offshore wind...
From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable
By ISABELLA O’MALLEY PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A wall of solar panels towered above a sea...
Blue catfish problem drives Maryland, USDA to find solutions
Maryland and federal officials say eating invasive blue catfish helps protect crabs and rockfish, while...
Trump administration to cancel funding for 12 Maryland projects amid shutdown
The Trump administration canceled nearly $88 million in federal energy project funding for Maryland as...
A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say
They suggest people worldwide shift to healthier diets that depend mostly on plants.
Moore, Constellation reach $340M Conowingo Dam restoration deal
Gov. Wes Moore announced a $340 million agreement with Constellation Energy to fund environmental improvements...
Study shows the world is far more ablaze now with damaging fires than in the 1980s
Researchers attribute this increase to human-caused climate change and people moving closer to wildlands.
Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris
Critics argue the move is politically motivated and could raise energy costs.
Construction of new Fallston park set to start later this year
Benson Field Park is set to have two soccer fields, a baseball diamond, six pickleball...