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Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley vetoes bill delaying wind farm projects
2014-05-16 07:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Washington Post: Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) on Friday vetoed a bill that would have delayed -- and likely derailed -- a proposed wind farm in Somerset County, saying the legislation would send "a chilling message' to the clean-energy industry if it became law. The governor's decision was praised by environmentalists and some officials on the Eastern Shore as a way to bring much-needed jobs and green energy to a part of the state that is struggling economically. But it ran counter to the wishes of U.S....
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Julia O'Malley: Alaska Railroad family's memories, uncovered after 50 years
2013-12-25 05:19:22| Railroads - Topix.net
The 1956 golden anniversary album of Marie and Irvan Christian was found this summer in the wall of an Alaska Railroad building as it was being torn down.
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Gov. OMalley to Forge Ahead with Fracking in Maryland, Despite Calls for Ban
2013-07-19 19:51:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: Leaders in the Maryland Legislature rejected a bill last session that would have placed a ban on fracking in the state, seemingly supporting Gov. OMalley (D-MD) in whatever plan he unveils for Maryland. The governor, in turn, has appropriated taxpayer money to conduct several studies to determine whether or not the long-term effects of fracking would be too detrimental to public health and the environment. In fact, Gov. OMalley has been telling anti-fracking advocates that the Old Line State...
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Groups to Gov. OMalley: Keep Maryland Frack Free
2013-04-26 14:57:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: Americans Against Fracking and 24 national, state and local groups representing public health, consumers and the environment, submitted a letter to Maryland Governor Martin OMalley, expressing serious concerns about the push to approve fracking in the state. The groups cited the findings of the Marcellus Shale Advisory Commissions draft report on fracking, which warns that fracking could have significant negative impacts in Maryland, yet presumes it is inevitable and should be regulated rather...
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