2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (338+ words) The recent frigid weather across the region has been great for ski resorts by providing a boost to snowmaking operations. Snowmaking is the ticket to laying down tracks, making the flakes fly when it's not falling naturally. "This is what…...

3+ week, 14+ hour ago  (694+ words) Evolution works over millennia. Climate change is moving far faster. That mismatch is killing some of the planet's most vital ecosystems, from California's towering redwoods to the seagrass meadows along its coast, both of which store vast amounts of carbon…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (587+ words) Burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime. Flames are lasting later into the night and starting earlier in the morning because human-caused climate change is extending the hotter and drier conditions that feed fires, a new study…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (468+ words) If you're feeling sneezier than usual this time of year, experts say you're not alone. Nationwide, allergy season has grown longer and stronger over the years. Already, about half of the country is under high pollen alerts, according to a…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (268+ words) A bill prompted by concerns over the Piedmont Reliability Project would require earlier and clearer notification for landowners impacted by major infrastructure projects. Frederick and Carroll counties Delegate Chris Tomlinson, R-District 5, introduced the legislation after residents complained they were not…...

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (513+ words) Legislation to eliminate emissions testing in Maryland would put the state in violation of federal law and at risk of losing tens of millions of dollars, WBAL-TV 11 News Investigates has learned. While a growing number of people wonder why emissions…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (446+ words) President Donald Trump has nominated for director of the National Park Service an executive from a hospitality company that holds extensive contracts with the agency he would lead. The nomination of Scott Socha late Wednesday follows widespread firings within the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (665+ words) The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U. S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the president to roll back climate regulations. The…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (511+ words) As winter weather continues to impact the East Coast, the Energy Department emphasizes the need for major upgrades to the electric grid to ensure reliability during extreme conditions. As the East Coast braces for more winter weather, the Energy Department…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (594+ words) Tech giants are in a heated race to build data centers and dominate the AI landscape. But America might not be ready for the energy demand. The country's aging electrical grid could struggle to keep up with the surge in…...