The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore handled nearly 50 million tons of cargo in 2025, marking its second-highest year on record and generating $65.6 billion in economic value. As cargo volumes rebound, officials say they are taking steps to reduce environmental impacts and prevent nearby communities, including Turner Station, from being overwhelmed by truck traffic.
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Baltimore County Council votes down Khadijah Walker as inspector general nominee
The Baltimore County Council voted 5-2 to reject County Executive Katherine A. Klausmeier’s nominee for inspector general, Khadijah Walker, marking what some say is an unprecedented move. The decision follows public outcry, scrutiny of Walker’s background, and backlash over the administration’s choice not to reappoint incumbent Kelly Madigan.
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Virginia Environmental Action Network tackles toxic contaminants in local waterways
Lewis Ross Brown and Shamira A. Brown founded Virginia Environmental Action Network to address the growing environmental challenges in local communities, focusing on water pollution from toxic chemicals like PFAS and PCBs. Their efforts aim to hold government officials accountable and raise awareness about the dangers these contaminants pose to both human health and the environment.
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One year later: Residents and business owners continue recovery efforts from Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse
As the anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse approaches, Baltimore residents reflect on the lasting impact of the tragedy and the ongoing rebuild efforts. While the collapse has caused significant disruptions to traffic and local businesses, community leaders remain hopeful that increased attention and new partnerships will help address infrastructure concerns.
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The paradox of public health solutions that worsen climate change
Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr. is advocating for sustainable solutions to address the paradox of inhalers contributing to environmental degradation in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, where residents are disproportionately affected by pollution and asthma rates are high.
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Living on the fence line; how incinerators affect public health.
The South Baltimore Community Land Trust, represented by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Environmental Integrity Project, have filed a complaint against Baltimore City Department of Public Works for not adequately addressing the health of residents living near the Baltimore Refuse Energy Systems Company, which is located in a low-income and minority community.
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Study finds nanoplastics and microplastics in arteries may lead to higher risk of heart attack and stroke
A recent study has found an association between microplastics and nanoplastics clogging blood vessels and a prevalence of cardiovascular events, with Black individuals being disproportionately affected by MNPs due to environmental injustice.
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Having our say against carbon pollution
By Ben Jealous More than one million Americans told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they aren’t willing to wait any longer. Their comments insisting that EPA move forward quickly to cut carbon pollution from new and existing coal and natural gas-burning power plants were delivered in person in Washington by a coalition of a […]