Maryland legislators and leaders are focusing on climate change policies, with Governor Wes Moore signing an executive order to assist the state’s climate goals and create new policies to decrease building emissions and move away from fossil fuels.
Category: ENVIRONMENT
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How fast fashion is affecting global communities of color
Fast fashion is a billion dollar industry that is exploiting cheap labor and producing excessive waste, but consumers can be more intentional and sustainable by supporting brands that prioritize longevity and transparency, buying less and caring for what they have.
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Rising temperatures attributed to climate change affect elderly and those with medical conditions – what can be done?
The AFRO spoke with Perina Gaines, DMV chapter president of the Black Nurses Rock organization, who offered advice on how to beat the summer heat and prevent heat-related illnesses in the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions.
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Beyond green: The intersection of eco anxiety and Black youth
Gen Z and millennials are increasingly worried about environmental sustainability, with Black youth being highly impacted by the record-breaking temperatures and eco-anxiety, and experts are urging schools to address the issue and include social services and local mental health practitioners to build a sense of community.
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Hurricane Beryl strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it nears the southeast Caribbean
Hurricane Beryl has strengthened into a Category 4 storm as it approaches the southeast Caribbean, prompting warnings from government officials and the closure of schools and businesses in affected areas.
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PRESS ROOM: Summit challenges D.C. area students to design climate change solutions
The Black Student Fund and Forbright Bank are hosting a week-long summit for D.C.-area high school students to develop business plans to address local environmental issues, with the winning team receiving scholarship funding.
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A Place Where Children — and Families — Thrive: The United Way Family Center in Columbia
United Way of Central Maryland’s Family Center in Columbia offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for children ages 0 to pre-K to learn, grow, and thrive, while also providing free services and affordable rates to support families.
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Biden’s anti-NAFTA moment is here
The Biden-Harris administration is implementing a bold trade policy to ensure America leads the clean energy economy of the 21st century, investing in domestic manufacturing and creating a green jobs boom, while protecting American jobs from Chinese competition.
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Baltimore City mayoral candidates discuss housing and community development during forum
Candidates running for Mayor of Baltimore discussed their plan of actions for housing and community development at a forum on April 13th, with Brandon Scott, Sheila Dixon, Bob Wallace and Thiru Vignarajah sharing their plans to reduce the number of vacant properties, improve housing conditions for seniors, and increase funding for home repairs.
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Historic $206 million allocated to Chesapeake Bay restoration by EPA
By Brennan Stewart Capital News Service The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that $206 million in funding will be allocated towards projects aimed at continuing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. The historic levels of funding reflect the Biden administration’s increased investments in environmental programs and infrastructure projects. “For a long time, the EPA’s budget […]
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RENEW Act seeks to make polluters pay for costs of climate change
By Zenitha Prince, Special to the AFRO Heat waves. Floods. Surprise blizzards. Wildfires. Such extreme weather conditions have become almost commonplace bulletins on the nightly news. And with their growing frequency and intensity – driven by climate change – taxpayers are laboring under the increasingly heavy burden of “hidden extreme-weather taxes” as states seek to […]
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Pless Jones Jr. files eight-count lawsuit against Fulton Bank and Maryland Department of Environment
By Megan SaylesAFRO Business Writermsayles@afro.com The Md. Washington Minority Companies Association (MWMCA) has called attention to an eight-count lawsuit filed by a local Black entrepreneur against Fulton Bank, a Small Business Administration (SBA) preferred lender. According to the complaint, Baltimore resident Pless Jones Jr. attempted to obtain a loan from Fulton Bank in 2019 in […]