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Impact Maryland's Environmental Laws
Thank you to everyone who came out for the 18th Annual Environmental Legislative Summit in Annapolis. We were inspired by your enthusiasm (it was standing room only) and by all of the speakers, including our own Chris Hill. Let’s make this the year offshore wind becomes a reality in Maryland!
Please save the dates: Monday February 27th and Monday March 26th
to meet your legislators in Annapolis. Call 301-277-7111 for information Protect our Clean WaterAre you tired of flooded basements and roads? Does the sight of dirty, trash-filled rivers ruin your day? Have you grown old and weary waiting for Bay Restoration?See photos from the Clean Water Forum in Prince George's County
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10,000 Circled the White House against Keystone XL Pipeline ![]() |
On January 18, President Obama stood up to Big Oil when he denied a federal permit for the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, which would carry toxic tar sands crude oil from Alberta, Canada, to refineries and ports in Texas.
According to Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune, though, that's only the beginning of the good news this year for ending our addiction to oil. By 2030, we could be using 1.5 million fewer barrels of oil every day -- as much as we imported from Saudi Arabia and Iraq combined last year.
What will it cost? Nothing. Consumers will actually save money, thanks to a historic breakthrough.
See how Big Oil money influences Real Republican's political careers. Click here to watch.
From the time it’s ripped from the earth till the time its toxic residues are collected from power plants, coal harms our health and makes our planet increasingly inhospitable to human and other life.
Click here to learn about the Moving Maryland Beyond Coal campaign
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Read the Summer/Autumn issue of our Newsletter to Learn More
Opportunities for Taking Action: The Comprehensive Plan Process in Charles County
Learn more about the Mattawoman
Learn about harmful alien invasive weeds.
Join in at a location near you.
Be aware of ticks and come prepared.
LOOK: Watch Sierra Club members and their families rally in front of the EPA advocating against coal. -11/17/10
TAKE ACTION: Tell MD's Public Service Commission to
stop our utility companies from investing in more dirty coal. It's time to focus on energy efficiency and
renewables.
Families Rally Against Coal Ash from Sierra Club National on Vimeo.
Learn more about Hydrofracking!
Take action and Host a showing of Gasland, an award winning documentary about hydrofracking!
Stop the opening of 60 million acres of wilderness for development of oil and gas development.

Above are examples of hydrofracking wells that've been recently constructed in Pennsylania.
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