Environmental Policy
Global Zero Waste Forum 2025 Strengthens International Movement Toward Circular Economy
The Global Zero Waste Forum 2025 united sustainability leaders worldwide to advance circular economy principles and establish the Zero Waste Hierarchy 8.1 as the global framework for waste reduction policies.
Environmental and Policy Clashes Dominate Maryland Business Landscape
Multiple environmental and policy developments in Maryland are creating significant business implications, from fisheries management and offshore wind projects to utility regulation and food assistance programs.
Maryland Faces Multiple Economic and Social Challenges as Population Declines, Workforce Shifts
Maryland confronts significant economic pressures including population loss, workforce disparities affecting Black women, and emerging concerns about AI's impact on elections while grappling with environmental and social policy debates.
Twenty-Three States Challenge Trump Administration's Termination of $7 Billion Solar Program
Twenty-three states have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration for terminating the $7 billion Solar for All program, threatening clean energy access for low-income households and broader climate initiatives.
Canadian Zero Waste Leader to Represent Nation at Global Sustainability Forum in Istanbul
HSR Zero Waste President Jamie Kaminski's invitation to the Global Zero Waste Forum 2025 highlights Canada's growing influence in international sustainability discussions and waste reduction efforts.
Trump Administration Seeks to Overturn Offshore Wind Farm Permit as Environmental Policies Shift
The Trump administration's legal challenge to an offshore wind farm permit highlights broader policy reversals affecting renewable energy, environmental protection, and historical interpretation across Maryland.
Baltimore Launches Major Environmental and Community Initiatives This Week
Baltimore is undertaking significant environmental restoration, cultural infrastructure development, and community awareness initiatives this week, including an ambitious oyster restoration project that aims to cultivate 5 million oysters to improve water quality and marine biodiversity.
EPA Ends Biden-Era Solar Energy Program, Impacting Low-Income Households Nationwide
The EPA's termination of the $7bn Solar for All program under the Trump administration halts efforts to provide solar energy solutions to over 900,000 low-income homes, marking a significant shift in renewable energy policy.
HSR Zero Waste President Advocates for Zero Waste Hierarchy in Policy Making
HSR Zero Waste President Jamie Kaminski co-authors an op-ed in Resource Recycling magazine, emphasizing the importance of the Zero Waste Hierarchy in shaping sustainable waste management policies.
Immigration Policies and Political Tensions Highlight Maryland's Current Challenges
The article explores the multifaceted issues facing Maryland, from immigration policies causing family separations and stress among children to political disagreements over hiring federal workers and the state's environmental commitments.
Maryland Upholds Offshore Wind Farm Permit Amid EPA Challenge
Maryland defends its permit for an offshore wind farm despite EPA objections, highlighting the state's commitment to renewable energy amidst regulatory scrutiny.
Trump's Budget Act Impacts U.S. Renewable Energy Sector
The GOP Budget Act under President Trump significantly undermines U.S. renewable energy ambitions, potentially ceding global leadership in green energy to China.
China's Renewable Energy Advancements Challenge U.S. to Accelerate Green Initiatives
China's rapid expansion in renewable energy infrastructure serves as a critical prompt for the U.S. to bolster its environmental policies and green energy investments.
EPA Employees Allegedly Instructed to Ease Enforcement on Oil Companies
Sources indicate EPA staff are being informally advised not to enforce regulations against oil firms, raising concerns over environmental oversight.
Trump's Override of California EV Mandate Impacts Tesla and Startups
President Donald Trump's recent measure to override California's electric vehicle mandate signifies a major shift in environmental policy, affecting Tesla and other automakers by slowing the transition to greener transportation.
Citizens Challenge New State Laws Over Local Control and Environmental Protections
Referendums 108 and 109 aim to overturn state laws HB 1491 and ESSB 5184, which critics argue remove public input on parking and environmental reviews, sparking a debate on local democracy and urban development.