Often, when we talk about climate change, it begins to feel overwhelming. Though we are more aware of the problem than ever before, many still don’t know how to take
The electric vehicle market is growing rapidly in Montgomery County. As of June 2022, there were 16,618 plug-in vehicles registered in the County, with 10,939 of those full battery-electric vehicles.
The County’s Climate Team is happy to welcome Najila, Lulu, Kristina, Feh, Daniel, Rachel, and Lumina as interns and fellows for the summer! Each of these passionate individuals will collaborate
We All Have a Climate Change Story! ¡Todos tenemos una historia del cambio climático! Montgomery County partnered with Climate Stories Project, and local community-based organizations and networks, to help residents
We’re facing a serious challenge. Right now, 1 in 6 Montgomery County residents have trouble paying their electricity bill. Meanwhile, the impact of rising fuel prices and pollution continue to
On June 28, 2022, the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education unanimously adopted a transformative sustainability policy. Titled Policy ECA, Sustainability, the policy commits the school district to cutting
Montgomery County Government Climate Year-long Fellowship (Hybrid) – Starting June 2023 About the Fellowship Montgomery County, Maryland, has been committed to significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and climate action for
Walt Whitman High School has been named a 2022 Maryland Green School, bringing the MCPS total to 91. Staff and students at the certifying schools went above and beyond in this
“Who is suffering? If it’s not our generation, it’s our next generation.” These are the wise words of Cuiling Li, a 55-year-old Bethesda gardener. We were able to venture into
Montgomery County, Maryland, has been committed to significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and climate action for over a decade. The County recently released a Climate Action Plan detailing the effects of
Do you have great ideas to help protect our environment? This Earth Month, we need your ideas to help us protect our environment. Through the Climate Action Plan, the County
English | Amharic / አማርኛ | Spanish / Español ¿Siente el calor en el condado de Montgomery? ¡Tome medidas participando en el mapeo comunitario del calor este verano! Este
English | Amharic / አማርኛ | Spanish / Español Update: Heat Mapping On Sunday, August 7th Is A Go! Montgomery County’s Urban Heat Mapping Campaign is taking place next Sunday,
The Cool Block Program Helps Neighbors Work Together to Fight Climate Change A non-profit, Cool Block, brings neighborhoods together to empower each other and build community over shared environmental goals.
Courtesy post from Clean Air Partners Helping Our Region Breathe Easy! About Clean Air Partners Clean Air Partners is a public-private partnership educating the greater metropolitan Baltimore-Washington region about the
Purchasing gently used items (learn more here) is the best way to support the environment and your budget. When food shopping, however, there are different ways to shop more sustainably.
Spring is upon us, which means gearing up for spring cleaning! Alyssa Bialek, Spring Climate Fellow compiled a list of tips to help green your spring cleaning process. Make Eco-friendly
Hello Montgomery County, I’m Laura Sivels (she/her/ella), and thank you for welcoming me to the Department of Environmental Protection! As the Climate Engagement Program Manager, I will be looking to
Across the county, students are becoming increasingly more involved in helping make Montgomery County become a more sustainable and environmentally conscious place to live. One such student organization, the MCR
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a challenge to County residents and businesses today to “Lead the EV Charge” by pledging to buy electric vehicles as the County launched the
Montgomery County is partnering with Climate Stories Project, and local community-based organizations and networks, to offer a free, virtual three-part training program to help you tell your climate story! Everyone
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released its 2021 Year in Review video with department highlights! The video features DEP’s Acting Director Adriana Hochberg and staff members
Q: What position do you hold in the Climate Team? I work with the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) where I serve as an Emergency Management Specialist
Food Waste Background The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Recycling and Resource Management Division estimated that approximately 56,000 tons of residential food waste were disposed of in the
Q: What position do you hold in the Climate Team? A: I am a Senior Planning Specialist, Sustainability Programs, in the Department of Environmental Protection. On the Climate Planning Team,
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is planning to hold its first-ever Youth Climate Summit in March 2022. The idea for this summit developed after MCPS recognized increased student interest in climate action.
Flooding Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of severe weather events, including flooding. Flooding is the most frequent severe weather event and the costliest natural disaster. Storm surge
Sandra L. Brecher who represents the County Department of Transportation as a member of the Climate Planning Team talks about her experience on the team, recent progress, and shares advice
Montgomery Parks recently converted 62 high-pressure sodium (HPS) light fixtures to newer, more efficient LED technology at South Germantown Recreational Park. South Germantown Recreational Park was built in 2001 and
One of the key actions in Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) is to require newly constructed buildings to be all-electric and to electrify all new and existing buildings by 2035. In 2018, 50% of
On July 22, 2021, Associate Principal Rick Fredlund of the architecture firm Cooper Carry accepted USGBC’s Midsummer Night’s Green award for the Universities at Shady Grove’s new Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Education (BSE) Facility. The award is one of several earned by the project in 2021, joining
County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill five vacancies on the Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee. All members must be technically knowledgeable and interested in climate
While MCPS may be out for the summer, there’s no need for students to pause their climate education. Numerous organizations are offering affordable, virtual camps and workshops focused on the environment and climate change. These educational opportunities are a great way for
Montgomery County’s climate planning team is excited to welcome four interns and a fellow for the summer. Dora, Laura, Sara, Susannah, and Matthew are passionate individuals committed to addressing climate issues and to
“Eco Evenings with DEP and OMG,” a series of virtual town halls open to County residents to discuss relevant environmental topics that are important locally, will kick off at 6:30
Blog, courtesy of Bethesda Green. Bethesda Green’s Environmental Leaders Program is an experiential school-year long sustainability program for high school seniors in Montgomery County. The training focuses on environmental stewardship
Celebrate Earth Month 2021 This year, we are teaming up with our community partners to bring you free online and in-person education and activities throughout the month of
Know of an individual or group that has demonstrated outstanding efforts to improve Gaithersburg’s environment? Nominations are being accepted for the 2021 Environmental Awards. City residents, businesses, neighborhood associations, and
The Climate Action Plan is the County’s strategic plan to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80 percent by 2027 and by 100 percent by 2035. The actions and technical
Update: Winners of the Climate Change Art Contest (PDF, 3.92MB) Press Release: Montgomery County Announces Climate Change Art Contest Winners Calling all artists and climate justice activists! Montgomery County
By Julia Brown and Tenzin Yangkey A critical focus of Montgomery County is addressing the causes and impacts of climate change in order to ensure a healthy and equitable future for
By Omotola Fadeyi, Resilience Ambassador and Junior at Paint Branch High School In the past three months working as a Resilience Ambassador for Montgomery County’s Covid Corps, I have taken
by Julia McMurry, Climate Intern A community-based workgroup released its final recommendations in October 2020 in a publicly-available report detailing how to integrate climate considerations into County budgets. The Climate Change Budgeting
When we think of climate change we often think of melting ice caps, rising sea-levels, extreme weather, and warmer global temperatures. These are the harsh realities of a warming planet
What happens when you combine a dedication to climate activism with a passion for helping others learn more about it? For Montgomery Blair High School senior Vivian Li, it meant
By Julia Henderson, Climate Intern Montgomery County’s Climate Planning team, in partnership with Vision Zero, began the Resilience Ambassador pilot program in mid-July. The County brought on a team of
Incorporating climate literacy and education about climate change into schools is an important factor in making Montgomery County a more sustainable community and necessary to meet our goal of zero
By Julia Henderson, Climate Intern Interview with Dan Sanayi, Traffic Engineering Design and Operations, Montgomery County Department of Transportation, July 20, 2020. Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) recently