Today: April 22, 2026
The International Energy Agency says the Iran war has triggered the worst oil supply shock on record. With oil prices 37% above pre-war levels and the U.S. Naval blockade entering day three, here's what it means for energy markets, everyday Americans, and…
Data centers in Maryland’s 6th District risk farmland loss, grid strain, water shortages, diesel pollution, and low jobs for tax breaks. Rep. April McClain Delaney calls for courage—here’s the action: 100% in-state renewables, full grid cost recovery, no diesel, water caps, and…
A Guide to City Resources and Personal Safety As temperatures drop in the nation’s capital, the DC hypothermia season officially begins, bringing with it a city-wide mobilization to protect all residents, especially those experiencing homelessness. “Our number one priority, especially as the…
Advanced-reactor developer X-energy will move its headquarters to Gaithersburg and open a new test-and-training center in Frederick, promising 525 new jobs and cementing Maryland’s bid to lead the next wave of clean-energy manufacturing. However, skepticism around small modular reactor (SMR) economics, waste…
Hong Kong has taken a significant step towards fostering sustainability and innovation with the launch of the Green Entrepreneurial Education Project (GEEP). Convened by Prof. Shirley Yeung, the initiative aims to pave the way towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by…
As diplomats finalize agendas for November’s COP 30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil—a gathering already overshadowed by 2024’s unprecedented 1.5°C temperature breach—I can’t help but think back to the first time I met Dr. Shirley Mo Ching Yeung. It was 2019 at…
In an urgent plea to all 1.9 million customers, WSSC Water has implemented an “essential water use only” directive across Montgomery and Prince George’s counties. The directive follows a significant increase in water main breaks and leaks triggered by ongoing frigid temperatures.…
COP29, the 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, took place in Baku from November 11-22, 2024, bringing together leaders, academics, and innovators in a concerted effort to combat climate change. This gathering highlighted the…
When you think of climate change, it seems like a daunting mission to devise a solution for this gigantic global problem. You have to be audacious enough to count yourself among the global change-makers who might just be key figures in crafting…
