by Fern ShenApr 22, 2020
Baltimore will appeal Clean Air Act ruling, city solicitor says
The decision comes after lobbying by community and environmental activists, who held an Earth Day protest at the BRESCO incinerator today.
Environment
Apr 21, 2020
Appeal of Clean Air Act ruling in doubt as deadline approaches
Activists fear Mayor Young won’t defend tightened restrictions on incinerator emissions after they were struck down in federal court.
Mar 28, 2020
Siding with incinerator operators, judge dismisses Baltimore’s Clean Air Act
Stricter pollution limits “undermine” state and federal authority, federal ruling says, invalidating the law but rejecting a claim the companies were unfairly targeted.
Special SeriesFeb 25, 2020
Young says volcanic eruptions are caused by climate change and blows up about whether he has “an ego”
“Anybody that said that I have an ego don’t know me!” the mayor declares at a candidates’ forum on environment and equity.
Special SeriesFeb 24, 2020
Forum to question the mayor and other candidates on environment and equity
A coalition of environmentalists, churches and community groups seeks this pledge from mayoral hopefuls – the next DPW director will be “green.”
Special SeriesJan 20, 2020
DPW pressed to explain repair delay that led to 2,000 dead fish
Officials cite size of the pipe, need to coordinate with multiple agencies. Critics say no excuse for waiting the weekend to make the fix.
Older Stories
Oct 15, 2019
Sumac: A “weed tree” with a spicy story
