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Maryland Department of the Environment: to protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all Marylanders. Follows & RTs ≠ endorsements.
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Without the Key Bridge truck traffic has changed. There are concerns that more hazardous materials are going through the tunnels but in partnership with @MarylandDOT we are inspecting loads and keeping you safe! Learn more from this story by @WMAR2News
https://t.co/5dNtLHRfoN
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Maryland has officially banned Styrofoam for all takeaway and food-serving uses! Why? Because polystyrene takes over 500 years to decompose, polluting our environment for centuries. Let’s protect our state for future generations! ♻️ #NoFoamMD #SustainableFuture
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A groundbreaking study finds EVs are now the lowest carbon (car) ride on U.S. roads—everywhere, for everyone. EV benefits are getting a major charge from grid decarbonization and improved efficiency. https://t.co/wSPp8a3C0X
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"Is your lawn growing poorly? @CleanAirPartner says fall is a great time to switch from turf grass to a low-maintenance lawn alternative, like drought tolerant ground cover.🌱 Low-impact landscaping needs less water and chemical interventions, which supports #CleanAir.💚 🌬️"
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You can send your written comments to Paul Hlavinka at the Maryland Department of the Environment via mail or email (paul.hlavinka@maryland.gov).
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Days Cove Rubble Landfill Update: A public hearing on the tentative determination is scheduled for 9/16, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Perry Hall Library. The public comment period is open until 9/22 at 5 PM.
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Join us for a webinar on Wednesday at 1 p.m. as Maryland invests $6.8 million to help community buildings transition to efficient electric alternatives. Register here: https://t.co/PMwJ2GeCHL.
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ECOS At-Large Board Member Terry Gray of @RhodeIslandDEM presents awards to Karen Peters of @ArizonaDEQ and Serena McIllwin of @MDEnvironment for state program innovation videos in the Environmental Programs & Agency Management category. #ECOSFall25
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Happy #NationalPreparednessMonth Maryland! This year's theme is "Preparedness Starts at Home." Be sure to follow the Office of Preparedness & Response all month long for great information on how to keep your family prepared and ready for anything. https://t.co/MP8hOtXeRH
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Want to be a climate hero like @GovWesMoore? We'll be at the @MDStateFair through Sunday! Come visit our table to learn how you can make a difference. #MDStateFair #ClimateAction
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This is it! It’s the last weekend for the @MDStateFair. You still have plenty of time to enjoy the animals, food, educational activities and rides. While you’re there be sure to visit us along with our friends from @MarylandDNR. You can find us is the Mosner Miller Building.
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Do you drive an EV? We want to hear about your experience - the good, the bad and the ugly. Click here to take our short survey - https://t.co/VlTkg6AE66
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MEA is offering $10 million💵 in funding to mobilize green transportation solutions for Maryland fleet companies, organizations and communities🚚⚡ Apply for the Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle Grant Program now📰: https://t.co/V8itteWAB7
#DriveElectricMD
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#ZeroWasteWeek is a grassroots annual awareness campaign that helps households, businesses, organizations , schools, universities and community groups reduce landfill waste so you can save money, preserve resources and protect the environment.
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ACTIVE FIRE INCIDENT #bcfd is currently on the scene of an active fire at N. Howard St and W. Fayette St. Crews are working diligently to contain the blaze and ensure the safety of all individuals involved. Please avoid the area and updates will be provided as they are available.
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🚨 Large building fire in downtown Baltimore may cause smoke + higher air pollution. People, specifically children, older adults, and those with health conditions—should avoid the area or limit outdoor activity. Smoke may spread N&W this evening. @BaltimoreFire
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Back-to-school season often means more laundry at home. Did you know that laundering synthetic clothes releases microplastics, accounting for over a third of those in the oceans? Read more from National Geographic here:
nationalgeographic.com
From the type of detergent you use to how you dry your clothes, here are some easy changes that will make laundry day better for the planet.
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