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POWER Act is Backed by Unprecedented Coalition of Labor, Business, and Activists Annapolis, MD – On Friday, March 17, the Maryland Senate passed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act (SB781/HB793) by an overwhelming margin of 33-12. This landmark legislation is supported by an unprecedented coalition of labor unions, developers, environmentalists, consumer advocates, utilities, […]

Biden administration approves Willow oil and gas project that will lock in greenhouse gas emissions for decades, drive climate crisis, and harm Arctic communities – CCAN AF objects Washington, DC — Yesterday, the Biden administration approved the ConocoPhillips’ Willow Project in the western Arctic of Alaska, committing to new oil and gas drilling and massive

Howard County becomes second Maryland county to protect its constituents’ health, safety and economy – as well as advance regional progress fighting climate change – by ending fossil fuel use in new buildings ELLICOTT CITY, MD – The Howard County Council voted 4-1 yesterday to begin the process of ending the use of fossil fuels

Republicans in the Virginia General Assembly filed seven bills to repeal the Commonwealth’s Clean Car Standards. Today, the last repeal bill died in a Senate committee, marking a victory for continued climate progress. RICHMOND, VA: Today, the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources committee voted down the seventh and final attempt this legislative session to repeal

Regional climate group’s first-ever endorsement in Virginia state elections comes in the lead-up to pivotal legislative session RICHMOND, VA: Today, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) Action Fund endorsed Aaron Rouse for the special election for Senate District 7 in Virginia Beach on January 10. Rouse is a former NFL player and current Virginia Beach

Maryland County of One Million People Moves to Eliminate Fossil Fuel Use in New Buildings by 2026

Unanimous Vote by Montgomery County Council Sets New Example for State and Nation as Part of a Growing Trend to “Electrify Everything” in the Face of Rapid Climate Change

Marylanders across the state showed up BIG for climate champions. Early results prove climate change is a priority for Maryland voters as candidates committed to climate action are elected to the General Assembly and to statewide offices. ANNAPOLIS, MD – Early results show record numbers of candidates who support strong action on climate change are in position to win seats up and down the ballot in Maryland’s races for State Senate, House of Delegates, and statewide offices. An overwhelming majority — 101 out of 111 — of the candidates CCAN Action Fund endorsed as “climate champions” are ahead in their general election, according to the Maryland State