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Governor Signs Executive Order For Pollution Reduction

June 6th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Maryland’s Governor signed an Executive Order Tuesday that will push the state toward climate change goals. 

Governor Moore’s order requires state agencies to submit a Climate Implementation Plan by November and imposes new emissions standards including the complete ban of gas-fired furnaces in new and renovated homes by 2035. Serena McIlwain, State Environment Secretary, says the state must move away from fossil fuels…

  

Governor Moore is expecting an economic bump through addressing climate change…