Climate & environment

Electric utility customers could soon be on the hook for $800 million in transmission upgrades to power Northern Virginia data centers.

An Essex marina has become a dumping ground for dozens of derelict boats. Baltimore County has begun imposing fines in an effort to get the property owner to clean up the site.

The Maryland Public Service Commission concluded that SmartEnergy misled customers and violated the law.

Synagro, a Baltimore County-based company that contracts with wastewater treatment plants, comes under fire for high levels of toxic forever chemicals.

Chesapeake Conservancy, along with explore.org, launched the webcam in 2015.

A dispute over pollution concerns from construction work at the site of a World War II-era manufacturing plant in Eastern Baltimore County has fizzled quickly.

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management warned of “moderate” air quality issues and areas of “light” visible smoke from a wildfire in New Jersey.

The Waterfront Partnership wasn't involved in the Newport Beach trash wheel, but said they’re very excited to see it.

Since the children's book “Drew’s Grand Adventure” was published in December, it has amassed more than $2,000 in sales, which will go toward upkeep of the historic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse.

The Baltimore region will start to get a taste of summer this weekend with the warmest day yet on Saturday.

A new trash wheel is one of nearly two dozen projects set to receive money through a $1.7 million settlement fund, which Baltimore officials agreed to finance as part of a consent decree with the Maryland Department of the Environment over pollution violations at its wastewater plants.

A fight in Maryland may be a prelude to what lies ahead as artificial intelligence drives demand for more power — and more power lines.

The Maryland General Assembly tried to tackle complaints about escalating gas and electric bills.

The proposal, which received final approval Monday from the Senate as part of a sweeping energy bill, comes as Maryland looks to slash energy-sector emissions to curb climate change.

The weather service has “paused” the translations because its contract with Lilt, an artificial intelligence company, has lapsed, NWS spokesman Michael Musher said.

Maryland lawmakers passed an energy plan to get a handle on soaring utility prices and boost in-state power generation.

On Monday, expect widespread rain, mist and drizzle throughout the day, with a northeast wind adding to the chilly feel.

If you’re a seasoned crabber or thinking of trying your hand at it, here are some things to know from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources about how to safely and legally catch crabs.

North Atlantic Right Whales, an endangered species on the brink of extinction, were detected east of Ocean City, and boaters must slow down to protect the whales.

Officials said they removed 301 truckloads, or about 15,050 bags, of litter from Maryland’s highways between March 24-28.