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Climate Change
Maryland is working diligently on evaluating solutions to reduce our State’s impact on the climate. On April 20, 2007 Governor Martin O’Malley signed an Executive Order that established the Maryland Commission on Climate Change as well as Maryland joining in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. With the passage of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act of 2009 (GGRA), Maryland has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2020 and by preparing a plan to meet a longer-term goal of reducing GHG emissions by up to 90% by 2050. The plan will promote new “green” jobs, protect existing jobs and positively influence the State’s economy. Maryland’s commitment to regional initiatives such as the Low-Carbon Fuel Standard will help obtain the goals of the GGRA.
This website contains information on climate change related news, upcoming events, and associated State policies and legislation in Maryland. This website is still under development, so check back frequently for updates!
The 2008 Climate Action Plan and the November 2009 update can be found here.
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Climate Change in Maryland
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