CCAN Statement on the Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster
Baltimore, MD – The Chesapeake Climate Action Network mourns the tragic loss of life on March 26 with the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Our hearts go out
Central Virginia Lawmakers Say Chesterfield Gas Plant Not in Line with State Law
This morning, nine legislators from the central Virginia state delegation issued a statement in opposition to Dominion Energy’s proposed Chesterfield gas plant.
Climate Advocates Slam Plans for Disastrous Pittsylvania Pipeline Expansion
Climate advocates are calling for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to stop the construction of this expensive and unneeded augmentation to the Transco pipeline.
Chesterfield Town Hall Hosted by Sen. Hashmi Spotlights Overwhelming Community Opposition to Controversial New Gas Plant
Over 100 Chesterfield residents and regional activists showed up on Sunday at a town hall — led by Virginia State Senator Ghazala Hashmi (D-10) — to speak out against Dominion
Feb. 25: Senator Hashmi Hosts Town Hall on Costly and Controversial Gas Plant in Chesterfield
Opposition grows against newly proposed fossil fuel plant, which would be largest of its type in Virginia, accelerating Governor Youngkin's energy policy reversals and undercutting President Biden's climate plan.
CCAN Polar Bear Plunge for the Climate Sets Record for Biggest Crowd Taking A Dip to “Keep Winter Cold”
After the hottest year on record, over 340 climate activists from across the DMV took the biggest plunge yet, raising awareness and funds to fight climate change.
EPA Announces Strong Final Soot Rule Offering More Protection for Communities
CCAN applauds as Biden Administration sets tougher industry standards that could save thousands of lives and billions of dollars Washington, DC — Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took
Saturday Feb. 10: University of Maryland President to Join Largest-Ever Polar Bear Plunge for the Climate Into the Potomac River at National Harbor
Saturday Feb. 10: University of Maryland President to Join Largest-Ever Polar Bear Plunge for the Climate Into Potomac River at National Harbor National Harbor, MD — University of Maryland President
Offshore Wind Continues to Grow Exponentially on the East Coast
Offshore Wind Continues to Grow Exponentially on the East Coast Even as individual projects have repositioned themselves in order to get to market, new commercial offshore wind projects are moving
Maryland Grid Can Easily Accommodate Electrification of Building and Transportation Sectors, State Study Concludes
Prominent Climate Groups Praise Study Findings, Optimistic About Electrification Baltimore, MD — A report commissioned by the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) shows that Maryland’s grid is equipped to accommodate high electrification of