MD Environmentalists Target Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Annapolis MD

25 January, 2021

9:58 PM

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ANNAPOLIS, MD — With lawmakers back in Annapolis, legislative session is in full swing. Maryland environmentalists have their sights set on a greener future for the state. Their goals are to: Pass a law requiring Maryland to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 Pass a law banning plastic bags for carryout and regulating their use for retailPass a law prohibiting the sale of certain products with "forever chemicals"Pass a law requiring the governor to budget for specific public transportation projectsOverturn Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of a bill that would outlaw a certain pesticide Supporters will gather virtually Tuesday to discuss these aspirations. The event, dubbed the 27th Annual Environmental Legislative Summit, lasts from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Interested attendees can sign up for free at this link. Guest speakers will include: Senate President Bill FergusonSenior Advisor to the Governor Andrew CassillySenate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Chair Paul Pinsky House Environment and Transportation Committee Chair Kumar Barve Speakers include representatives from the: NAACPChesapeake Climate Action NetworkLabor Network for SustainabilityMaryland League of Conservation VotersMaryland Pesticide Education NetworkEnvironment MarylandTrash Free MarylandMaryland PIRGNatural Resources Defense Council The conference was organized by Citizens Campaign for the Environment, a coalition of several environmental groups. Like what you're reading? Invite a friend to subscribe to free Annapolis newsletters and real-time email alerts. RELATED: Pittman To Brief Anne Arundel's State Lawmakers On CoronavirusMD Boosts Statehouse Security; FBI Warns Of Armed ProtestsDMV Teachers Call For More Distance Learning Until Metrics FallHogan Proposes $1B In Tax Cuts, Aid Days Before Lawmakers ReturnAnne Arundel School Board Will Discuss Priorities With LawmakersLawmakers Meet With Business Leaders Before Legislative SessionParking Fees Resume In Annapolis Ahead Of Legislative SessionMD Businesses, Artists Seek Aid As Lawmakers Return To Annapolis Have a story idea? Please contact me at [email protected] with any pitches, tips or questions. Follow me on Twitter @JacobBaumgart and on Facebook @JacobBaumgartJournalist to stay up-to-date with the latest Anne Arundel County and Prince George's County news.