Tag Archive: climate
Meet the author: Mike Tidwell – In-person “The Lost Trees of Willow Ave.: a Story of Climate and Hope”
The author will speak about his recent book, an absorbing and elegantly told story of climate change on one city street, in Takoma Park, Maryland, full of surprises and true
Understanding the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA)
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, and as a result, it significantly changes what we can expect in terms of cleanLet’s Go SOLAR TkPk!
You are invited to an upcoming event on June 26th called “Go Solar, TkPk!”. This will take place from 7-9pm in our Community Center (7500 Maple Ave.) and will also be
Montgomery County Climate Fellow 2025-2026 (Hybrid)
Montgomery County Climate Fellow 2025-2026 (Hybrid) About the Fellowship Are you passionate about climate action, public service, and making a real impact at the local level? Montgomery County, Maryland, a
Become a Summer County Climate Intern!
Montgomery County Executive’s Office Summer Climate Internship (Hybrid) About the Internship Montgomery County, Maryland, is at the forefront of local climate action. Through its Climate Action Plan and commitment to
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
💡 CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ENERGY 💡
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
💡 CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ENERGY 💡
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
💡 CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ENERGY💡
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
💡 CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ENERGY 💡
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT FOOD
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT FOOD
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT FOOD
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT FOOD
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT FOOD
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PLANTS
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE CONVERSATION
CLIMATE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT PLANTS
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE CONVERSATION
CLIMATE CONVERSATION ON TRANSPORTATION
Climate Smart is a county initiative created to build a climate friendly future in Montgomery County. During Earth Month, April 2025, libraries around the County will be hosting informational CLIMATE
Montgomery County Launches Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proud to announce the launch of its Food Truck Generator Electrification Pilot Program. The program aims to reduce noise and pollution from
World Water Day – March 22
The Importance of Freshwater! Did you Know: The amount of freshwater needed to survive varies according to health, activity level, and climate. Harvard Medical School states that most people need
Is shopping from your smartphone sustainable?
Blog post written by Lucy Jones. In her day job, Lucy works closely with businesses to help them optimize their eco credentials. Away from the office, she’s a passionate blogger,November Clean Energy Shepherds Call: Read your energy bill after going solar
Has your congregation gone solar, but now you aren’t sure how to read your electric bill or can’t tell how your house of worship is benefitting or how much moneyClimate Solutions for Congregations
“Climate Solutions for Congregations: Bridging Spiritual Wisdom and Environmental Stewardship” is an inspiring event designed to expand outreach, emphasize the Climate Action Plan, and harness the power of community within our
Dehumidifiers Can Slash Electricity Use
Blog post written by: Bruce Daggy, a member of the Washington Grove Sustainability Committee Technology improvements and higher minimum standards have resulted in many new home appliances becoming more energy
My Experience as a Summer Intern
During the summer of 2024, I had the opportunity to work with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection as an intern through Liberty’s Promise. Liberty’s Promise is an afterschoolClimate Restoration: Why restoring a safe climate is the only way to sustain humanity
Most climate action aims to reduce emissions. That’s important…and now wholly insufficient. Most climate action aims to reduce emissions. That’s important…and now wholly insufficient. To regain a historically safe climate,
MCPS Adds Four New Green Schools!
Blog posted provided by: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School, Cabin John Middle School, and Albert Einstein and James Hubert Blake high schools have been named
Students Win Electric Vehicle Wrap Design Contest
Blog provided by: Montgomery County Public Schools. Two students from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School have won the 2024 MCPS Electric Vehicle Wrap Design Contest. The contest increasedResilience Hub Workshop
Montgomery County to Host Free ‘Resilience Hub Workshop’ to Address Climate-Related Risks for County, Nonprofit, and Faith-based Partners on Tuesday, May 21, in Silver Spring The impact of climate change
Become a County Climate Fellow! Apply by May 22nd!
Montgomery County Government Year-long Climate Fellowship (Hybrid) – Starting July 2024 About the Fellowship Montgomery County, Maryland, has adopted ambitious and important climate goals. Through the 2017 Emergency Climate Mobilization
Celebrate Earth Month 2024!
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is celebrating Earth Month with many activities and events! Throughout April, you are invited to participate in activities to promote sustainability, conservation,
Grant Opportunity for Healthy, Efficient, Electrified, Climate-Adapted Pilot Program
Grant Program Overview The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Office of Grants Management (OGM) are soliciting grant applications for the County’s FY 2024 Healthy, Efficient, Electrified, Climate-Adapted Pilot
Being Part of the Solution
This blog post is from the Food Justice DMV Facebook post February 7, 2024. Read the original post here. Images and content from Food Justice DMV. How do plastic bags cause350MoCo February Monthly Meeting — Deep Dive into Climate Justice Bills
Please join us on Tuesday evening, February 27, at 7pm for 350MoCo’s February Monthly Meeting. We’re thrilled to announce that two deeply informed and knowledgeable speakers will join us to
Spring Forward Safely
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 10, 2024. In addition to moving clocks one hour forward, this time of year is a great time to follow safety tips. Check or
Healthy Homes Fair
The Healthy Homes Fair is a free, full-day expo and interactive experience for homeowners, renters, home renovation professionals and career seekers to learn about the products and services needed to improve
Non-profits & Businesses Apply Now for State Funding
Non-profits & Businesses Apply Now for State Funding: Renewable Energy, Climate Action & More! The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) has numerous funding opportunities available NOW for non-profits and businesses to:Holy Heat Pumps! A Webinar on Heat Pumps for Faith Communities
From: Interfaith Power and Light With cooler weather approaching, we’ll all be firing up our heating systems – and just in time for Halloween, we can all be spooked by
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), hosted a Student Environment Volunteer Day
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), in partnership with the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), hosted a Student Environment Volunteer Day planting yesterday at Gaithersburg High School/ Despite the
Montgomery County Welcomes Sarah Kogel-Smucker as New Climate Change Officer
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced today that Sarah Kogel-Smucker is the new Climate Change Officer. Ms. Kogel-Smucker joins Montgomery County after leading the creation of the climate change division of
North Hills of Sligo Creek Neighborhood Celebrate Three Years Of Building Community Gardens
During the Spring of 2020, the North Hills of Sligo Creek Pollinator and Native Plant Gardens community volunteers, with support from the Montgomery County Government, began working to beautify the
Made in the Shade: Trees Help Beat the Summer Heat
Did you know that in the shade of a tree… The air beneath that tree can be 25°F cooler than the air above a nearby parking lot Surfaces, likeCapital Area Solar Switch Informational Session
Join fellow solar supporters and learn about our Capital Area Solar Switch program at our upcoming Maryland Solar Action Team meeting. Maryland Solar Action Team meeting Tuesday, August 22 6
Welcome New Director of the Department of Environmental Protection Jon Monger
Welcome to the new Director of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Jon Monger. Jon has dedicated his career to addressing environmental issues, including serving as Counsel to a presidential
