Maryland is farther behind on its emissions goal than expected, new research shows

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 1,081

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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New computer modeling indicates that Maryland is heading in the wrong direction as it strives to meet a state-mandated 60% reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2031.

The sobering data, revealed Thursday by the University of Maryland’s Center for Global Sustainability, indicates that state and federal policies currently on the books in Maryland will only reduce globe-warming emissions 42% from 2006 levels.

The same group of researchers had predicted in 2023 that the state …

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