Maryland Benefits From EPA Decision on Greenhouse Gas Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency decision granting California a waiver to enforce its own greenhouse gas emissions standards for new vehicles is a positive development that helps support Maryland’s efforts to reduce air pollution.
The June 30 decision is more stringent because it allows the state to join California in moving forward with standards for vehicle emissions. The decision means Maryland’s Clean Cars Program, which is modeled after California’s program, can go into effect as intended for the 2011 model year. This decision follows new federal fuel economy standards that will begin with model year 2012.
The Clean Cars program is a key part of Maryland’s Climate Action Plan and the state’s commitment, through the 2009 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act, to reduce those gases by 25 percent by 2020.
Maryland State Parks Featured on Maryland Public Television in Conjunction With The National Parks: America's Best Idea from Director Ken Burns
Maryland Public Television is featuring web-based programming on Maryland’s state parks. Click here to find local information. There's a link to share stories from parks. There's also a schedule of free screenings at state parks of clips from The National Parks: America's Best Idea, the latest documentary series from director Ken Burns. The screenings, by the Department of Natural Resources and MPT, also include clips of Outdoors Maryland: Love Our Parks, MPT's one-hour special.
On September 27th, begin watching The National Parks: America's Best Idea. The documentary features breathtaking landscapes from our national parks and incredible cinematography. At the same time, the stories of individuals from American history who made the parks possible are woven with the biographies of people today and their experiences with the parks, including voices and stories from people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Click here to learn a little about the issues the documentary explores and the community engagement surrounding the documentary, as well as send postcards and download wallpapers.
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