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Maryland’s Data Center Backlash Is Growing. Here’s What Comes Next
By Denise Robbins, CCAN Communications Team Across Maryland, communities are hitting the brakes on the rapid buildout of massive data centers. After Anne Arundel County joined the growing list of jurisdictions adopting a temporary moratorium, roughly 90% of Marylanders now live in a county or city with some form of data center ban or pause, according to CCAN Action Fund’s latest tally.
Who’s Waiting for Trump? The World is Taking Steps to Make Polluters Pay
In London, nations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) advanced a proposal for a net-zero framework on maritime shipping, functionally creating the world’s first-ever price on carbon. In Santa Marta, Colombia, more than 50 countries gathered for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, a historic attempt to move the world from vague climate promises toward concrete plans to phase out oil, gas and coal.
Chesterfield Decision an Affront to Environmental Justice and Climate Goals
RICHMOND, VA — Despite years of vocal opposition from nearby residents as well as health, climate, and racial justice organizations, the State Corporation Commission approved today the 944-Megawatt Chesterfield gas plant, clearing the way for its construction.
The World Moves Forward Without Trump: From Virginia’s Climate Victories to Global Action at COP30
If you’re like us, it feels like we’re at a turning point. Last week in Virginia, voters just made history — electing the Commonwealth’s largest-ever climate majority and sending a powerful message: climate progress is possible when people organize, vote, and demand it. Abigail Spanberger’s decisive 15-point victory for governor, alongside Lieutenant Governor-elect Ghazala Hashmi and Attorney General-elect Jay Jones, capped an extraordinary election night.
Community Members Push Back Against Dominion Energy’s Proposed Chesterfield Gas Plant at DEQ Hearing
CHESTERFIELD, VA — Community members, local leaders and advocates testified at the final Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) public hearing yesterday to oppose Dominion Energy’s proposed $8 billion gas plant in Chesterfield County. Speakers highlighted the project’s potential to raise electric bills, pollute local air and lock Virginia into decades of reliance on fossil fuels, primarily to power the growing data center industry.
Maryland Energy Talk Interviews Mike Tidwelll about The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue
This interview first aired on Maryland Energy Talk and is reprinted here with permission. Jamie DeMarco: Welcome back everyone. This is Maryland Energy talk for April 17th 2025: Mike Tidwell’s new book, The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue. I’m your host, Jamie DeMarco. Mike Tidwell is the founder and executive director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, and a successful author.
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President Biden Further Slashes Offshore Wind Lease Areas in Central Atlantic - Chesapeake Climate Action Network
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Biden Administration announced that it is slashing a major portion of the areas in the Central Atlantic that may be leased for offshore wind development. This decision will undercut the ability of Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina to achieve their renewable energy goals and set back progress towards America’s clean energy transformation.
I lost my poem
I held my poem in my hand, as a cherry blossom rained its final petals, when the winds came. It was a wind without the storm, a cloud without the rain, and it brought blossoms back up to the sky, as if god wanted to turn back time, as if in a prior life, we all had dust in our mouths, and our beloved blossoms were attached only vaguely to their wooden parents.
CCAN Action Fund Applauds Gov. Wes Moore’s Call for 8.5 Gigawatts of Offshore Wind Energy
Governor’s announcement aligns with the offshore wind goal set by the POWER Act (HB793/SB781) that would establish Maryland as a national leader on clean energy Baltimore, MD — Today, Governor Wes Moore signaled a new era of clean energy leadership for Maryland, announcing a goal to build 8.5 gigawatts of offshore wind in Maryland, enough to power every home in the state.
Apology to the DC Public Library System
I only read library books when they’re overdue. I’ve never flipped a dog-ear but can’t promise there aren’t stains from the egg I hastily ate before I turned the page. I’ve put books on hold — beckoning the journey from the far library to my library — changed my mind, put them on hold again. There’s one I couldn’t check out that you called a “reference book” and made me cross town to the special section. I think the book is trashy but who am I to question? It got me there, in a library in the flesh.
More dominoes need to fall in ACP’s wake
Protesters wave signs opposing pipeline construction at a rally earlier this year in support of a Green New Deal for Virginia. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) By Wanda Roberts, Barb Adams, Elizabeth Kreydatus and Denise Robbins The cancellation of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline was welcome news. Many of Virginia’s citizens, nonprofit groups, and legal defenders that fought for years to keep that pipeline from being built, and we are grateful for their tireless work.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline is Dead. Dominion Energy and Duke Energy Abandon $8 billion, 600-mile Pipeline for Fracked Gas
After six years of protest by environmentalists, landowners, and justice organizations, the companies say court challenges prevent them from moving forward. Chesapeake Climate Action Network was proud to help lead the opposition within days of the original pipeline announcement in September 2014 WASHINGTON, DC – Media reports today confirm that Dominion Energy and Duke Energy Corporation are finally abandoning the hugely controversial Atlantic Coast Pipeline.
Hogan climate plan under fire from 25 prominent groups
Two Dozen Organizations Deliver Letter Criticizing Governor Hogan’s Draft Climate Plan Maryland Has “Responsibility to Lead with More Aggressive Pollution Reduction Plans,” Groups Say ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, a group of 25 prominent advocacy and community organizations delivered a letter to Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Environment calling for a drastic improvement to the state’s draft climate plan. The groups expressed that the Maryland Dept.
Northam Calls for Action on Climate — But Ignores Fracked-Gas - Chesapeake Climate Action Network
Northam Must Commit to Stopping Fracked-Gas Pipelines to Address the Climate Crisis RICHMOND, VA — Today, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam stood before a packed room of clean energy advocates and business leaders to announce Executive Order 43. This order aims to address the climate crisis by creating a plan to produce thirty percent of Virginia’s electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030 and one hundred percent of Virginia’s electricity from “carbon-free sources” by 2050.
Opinion | Corruption is drowning the District. Rebuild integrity with climate leadership.
July 26 at 2:43 PM Denise Robbins is communications director for the Chesapeake Climate Action Network. This month in the District, flash floods came and went, but the flood of corruption controversies continues to flow. This could be terrible news for D.C.’s flagship climate policy. D.C. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) is battling a crashing wave of accusations and revelations. Maryland Gov.
Conservative Media Baselessly Invoke Solyndra To Smear Obama Budget
Conservative media revived their Solyndra scandal-mongering to attack the proposed clean energy funding in President Obama's budget. But contrary to their claims, Solyndra did not receive the clean energy tax credits included in the President's budget, and the budget doesn't increase funding for the largely successful loan guarantee program that did support Solyndra.
STUDY: Media Sowed Doubt In Coverage Of UN Climate Report
xADVANCED SEARCH Keyword(s) Date Range ››› False Balance And "Pause" Dominated IPCC Coverage Research ››› October 10, 2013 11:10 AM EDT ››› SHAUNA THEEL, MAX GREENBERG & DENISE ROBBINS A study of coverage of the recent United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report finds that many mainstream media outlets amplified the marginal viewpoints of those who doubt the role of human activity in warming the planet, even though the report itself reflects that the climate...
Why Media Shouldn't Glorify PA's Fracking Industry
xADVANCED SEARCH Keyword(s) Date Range ››› Over 200 Water Bodies Have Been Damaged By Fracking Operations Blog ››› December 18, 2014 1:10 PM EST ››› DENISE ROBBINS Conservative media are praising Pennsylvania's fracking industry in order to criticize New York's recently announced ban on hydraulic fracturing, without mentioning the health impacts that it has had on Pennsylvania's drinking water and communities.
Baltimore City Council Passes Resolution to End Public Subsidies for Trash Incineration
Council votes for resolution calling on the Maryland General Assembly to pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act and remove clean energy subsidies for trash incineration. Residents gathered at City Hall before the vote to demand an end to this practice of greenwashing and subsidizing pollution.
Too Much, Too Little, Or Just Right: To Conservative Media, Any Amount Of Snow Debunks Climate Change
Some conservative media figures have touted the intensity of the recent blizzard that hit the northeast, some have claimed that it is no different than snow storms from the past, and others have deemed the blizzard much less severe than originally forecast. But the one thing they all agree on is that the blizzard somehow disproves the firmly established science of global warming. Pointing to Bigger Storm 130 Years Ago, Fox's Gutfield Attacked "Idiots" Linking Blizzard To Climate Change.
Fossil Fuel Donations Largely Absent From Newspapers' Coverage Of Keystone XL
A Media Matters review of several major newspapers found that their coverage of congressional efforts to force approval of the Keystone XL pipeline has been missing an essential component of the story: the hundreds of millions of dollars that the fossil fuel industry spent in the midterm elections to elect members of Congress who support Keystone XL and other aspects of the oil industry's agenda.
Conservative Media vs. The Pope: The Worst Reactions To Pope Francis' Climate Change Encyclical
Pope Francis' encyclical on climate change reveals his belief that there is a moral obligation to act swiftly on climate change, which disproportionately harms the world's poor. But conservative media are relentlessly attacking the pope over the encyclical, calling it "insipid" and "blasphemous," and fearmongering that the Catholic leader is a "Marxist" pushing for "a new world order," among other things. Encyclical Affirms Scientific Consensus And Calls For Action On Climate Change.
New from IMR: Responses to Migration Policies, Immigrant Employment Outcomes, and Family Dynamics across Borders
The Summer 2018 edition of the International Migration Review (IMR) is now available online and in print through paid or institutional subscription. This edition offers a focus on migration policies and responses to them, including a paper on spiritual citizenship and a paper analyzing the evolution of migration policies around the world. It also features papers on transnational family dynamics related to marriage and education and the factors shaping immigrant employment outcomes.
After Overhyping Global Warming "Pause," Media Ignore Ocean Warming Study
A new study found that over the last 60 years the intermediate depths of the Pacific Ocean have warmed 15 times faster than in the past 10,000 years, providing more evidence that the "slowdown" in atmospheric temperature warming over the last 15 years may simply be due to the oceans storing more heat. However, this study was neglected by the same TV outlets who hyped the "slowdown" or "pause," sometimes without including this crucial context.
NASA Scientist Warned Deniers Would Distort His Antarctic Ice Study -- That's Exactly What They Did
A new NASA study found that there has been a net increase in land ice in Antarctica in recent years, despite a decline in some parts of the continent. The study's lead author astutely predicted that climate science deniers would distort the study, even though it does nothing to contradict the scientific consensus on climate change or the fact that sea levels will continue to rise.
MD Legislator Unveils Emergency Bill to Challenge Hogan Pipelines
ANNAPOLIS, MD- Today, Maryland leaders announced the first legislative attempt to curb Governor Larry Hogan’s major plan to expand fracked-gas pipelines across Maryland.
CNBC Host Believes Animals Will "Snuggle" Under Keystone Pipeline
CNBC host Larry Kudlow believes the Keystone XL pipeline will be good for wildlife because animals will "snuggle" underneath it for warmth, even though the Interior Department found Keystone XL would have "permanent impacts" on wildlife, including threats to several endangered species. As fossil fuel advocates become increasingly worried that President Barack Obama won't approve Keystone XL, they are resorting to fallacious arguments to purport benefits of the pipeline.
Where Is Fox News' Outrage Over Keystone XL Land Rights?
Fox News consistently pushes fears of government "land grabs" surrounding environmental regulations. But the network celebrated the recent court decision allowing TransCanada to force construction of the Keystone XL pipeline on private land -- with no mention of the threat to landowner rights.
Ohio Papers Miss Fossil Fuel Connection Behind Latest Attack On Clean Energy
Clean energy policies are under attack in Ohio, led in force by members of an organization that connects corporations including fossil fuel interests to legislators. But this connection, to the American Legislative Exchange Council, is being overlooked by the state's major newspapers. Ohio Energy Standards Require Utilities Increase Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency.
A Web Of Climate Deception: The Beacon Hill Institute, Richard Berman, And The State Policy Network
A deceptive op-ed campaign to undermine action on climate change is underway in states across the country. Infamous corporate lobbyist Richard Berman is funding sham "studies" attacking the EPA's Clean Power Plan that are produced by the Beacon Hill Institute and distributed by the State Policy Network -- two organizations with financial ties to the oil billionaire Koch brothers.
This New Study Shows How The Media Makes People Climate Change Cynics -- And What They Can Do Differently
Media coverage of climate change may have a hand in making the public apathetic towards acting on climate, according to two recent studies. But one study also details how the media can improve.
It's Not Just The Editorial Page: Study Finds WSJ's Reporting On Climate Change Also Skewed
When it comes to covering climate change, it's not just The Wall Street Journal's editorial section that is problematic in the Rupert Murdoch era -- a new study shows the paper's newsroom has misinformed readers on the issue, too.
Right-Wing Media Deny Link Between Climate Change And Rise Of ISIL
Right-wing media are mocking Democratic presidential candidate Martin O'Malley for stating that a severe drought linked to climate change created a "humanitarian crisis" in Syria leading to the rise of the jihadist organization known as ISIL (or ISIS). But O'Malley's remarks are backed up by studies and reports affirming the link between human-caused global warming, the Syrian civil war, and the emergence of ISIL.
This New Media Trend Will Leave You Optimistic About The Future
As climate change coverage has been suffering in mainstream media, alternative, web-based media sources are starting to give more attention to the issue of global warming. On March 10, Upworthy released the findings of a poll of its readers on what topic they wanted more coverage of -- the number one answer was climate change and clean energy.
Ed Rogers
Why does the Post embarrass itself by publishing lobbyist Ed Rogers? The Washington Post allowed contributor Ed Rogers to praise Donald Trump’s trip to Saudi Arabia without disclosing that he’s a lobbyist for the Saudi Royal Court. The Post has repeatedly allowed Rogers to promote his lobbying clients’ interests without disclosure. Rogers is the chairman of the BGR Group, a leading Washington, D.C., lobbying group.
Climate Scientist: No, My Study Is Not A "Death Blow To Global Warming Hysteria"
Conservative media are grossly distorting a recent study on aerosols' climate impact as a "death blow to global warming hysteria." But the study's author himself stated in response that his research does not contradict the scientific consensus on global warming.
Media Disclosure Guide: Here Are The Industry-Funded Groups Attacking The EPA's Climate Plan
With the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set to finalize the Clean Power Plan, dozens of fossil fuel-funded organizations are poised to revive their attacks on this landmark climate change policy, which will place the first-ever limits on carbon pollution from power plants.
Chesapeake Climate Action Network
They were arrested because there is a threat looming over all our communities, as the moratorium on fracking in Maryland is set to expire this October. They were arrested because we are at a crucial moment in Maryland history, as the Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill to ban fracking and the Maryland Senate looks to do the same. They were arrested because this is the moment we need to stand up and send a clear message: Maryland needs a statewide fracking ban NOW.
Who Is Patrick Moore? A Look At The Former Greenpeace Member's Industry Ties And Climate Denial
Conservative media are latching on to the climate change denial of Patrick Moore, who has masqueraded as a co-founder of Greenpeace. But Moore has been a spokesman for nuclear power and fossil fuel-intensive industries for more than 20 years, and his denial of climate change -- without any expertise in the matter -- is nothing new. Patrick Moore Denies Human-Caused Climate Change In Testimony Moore Claims There Is "No Scientific Proof" That Humans Are "Dominant Cause" Of Global Warming.
Experts Debunk The Coal Industry's "Energy Poverty" Argument Against The Pope's Climate Action
Fossil fuel advocates are criticizing Pope Francis' recent climate encyclical, claiming his call to phase out fossil fuels will harm the poor by preventing access to electricity and keeping them in "energy poverty." But fossil fuels are not economically viable in most of the communities that suffer from a lack of electricity, and on-the-ground experts have explained that distributed renewable energy sources are often a more effective way to lift the world's impoverished -- who will be most...
Before Joining Trump White House, Steve Bannon Ran A Website That Viciously Attacked Climate Scientists
Donald Trump has notably said that climate change is a hoax created by the Chinese. Now, as president, he will turn to advice from Steve Bannon of Breitbart News, a white nationalist website that has smeared climate scientists, the Pope, and others who recognize the need to fight climate change. Donald Trump Appointed Breitbart’s Steve Bannon As Chief Strategist.
Three New National Geographic Documentaries Detail Climate Change Impacts And Battle Lines
While climate change has been largely overlooked as an electoral issue this year, it is receiving the attention it deserves in at least one place: National Geographic. This month, three new National Geographic documentaries have shed light on the serious consequences of climate change and the industry-funded forces standing in the way of finding solutions.
How Florida Newspapers Helped A Utility Front Group Promote A Deceptive, Anti-Solar Amendment
A utility-backed front group deceptively named “Consumers for Smart Solar” has been campaigning for a misleading ballot initiative in Florida that is disguised to look pro-solar but could actually hamper the growth of rooftop solar power and protect utilities’ electricity monopoly. Florida newspapers have published over a dozen op-eds in favor of the amendment by representatives of this group without disclosing their utility industry ties.
NY Attorney General: “Dark Money Machine” Is Using Media To Defend Exxon’s Climate Deceit
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has called out the “dark money machine” that is attacking him through the media over his investigation into whether ExxonMobil committed fraud by deceiving its shareholders and the public about climate change.
Evening News Programs, USA Today Ignore Climate Change Context Of Hurricane Matthew
The broadcast networks' evening news programs did not address climate change in their coverage of Hurricane Matthew, even when they reported on an event where Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and former Vice President Al Gore explained the role that climate change played in worsening the storm's damage.
The Five Most Ridiculous Things Trump Advisers Have Said About Energy And Climate
Media Matters has released a media guide to the fossil fuel industry lobbyists, executives, and front groups shaping Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s energy agenda. Here are the five most outrageous statements about climate change and energy that we've seen from Trump's energy advisers so far.
Media Guide: The Fossil Fuel Industry Players Setting Trump’s Energy Agenda
The fossil fuel industry has unprecedented influence on GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump’s campaign. Here is what media should know about the fossil fuel lobbyists, executives, and front groups that would determine the country’s climate and energy policies in a Trump administration. Trump announced in a tweet on July 15 that Republican Indiana Governor Mike Pence would be his Vice Presidential running mate.
What Media Should Know About The GOP Attorneys General Suing To Block EPA’s Climate Plan
As the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals hears challenges to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan, media should note that the Republican attorneys general suing the EPA have formed what a New York Times investigation described as an "unprecedented, secretive alliance" with the fossil fuel industry.
As Trump Visits Flint, Media Should Remember His Anti-Clean Water Agenda
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is visiting Flint, MI, a city that is still struggling to recover from a drinking water crisis that Trump claimed “would have never happened if I were president.” Media should be wary if Trump repeats this claim, given his plans to dismantle the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and rescind the EPA’s Clean Water Rule, as well as his energy adviser’s reported statement that the Clean Water Act would likely be “rolled back" by a Trump...
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