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Something in the Water: Inside Baltimore Harbornew
A look under the water and along the edges of the Inner Harbor reveals layers of history, environmental issues and soft black mud. To some it is a crisis, and to others cathartic. One thing it definitely is: fascinating.
Baltimore City Paper |
Chris Landers |
08-04-2009 |
Environment
Toxic Gases Seep from the Ground in One Baltimore Neighborhoodnew
According to recent federal court documents, the Chemical Metals Industries site continues to pose a cancer risk to long-term residents of nearby homes subjected to "vapor intrusion" of chemical-laden air rising through the soil from contaminated groundwater below.
Baltimore City Paper |
Van Smith |
07-28-2009 |
Environment
Baltimore's Sustainability Commission Holds First Meetingnew
The goal of the commission, which was created last year by a City Council bill, is not just to work for a cleaner, greener footprint for the city but also to create a blueprint for meeting the economic and social needs of city residents.
Baltimore City Paper |
Joe Tropea |
06-24-2008 |
Environment
Oil Spill Goes Virtually Unnoticed in South Baltimorenew
The spill's size would seem large enough to garner public notice: 80,000 gallons would fill more than a dozen oil trucks.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
02-26-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
Loading 600 Tonsnew
We take a field trip to watch single-stream recycling in action.
Baltimore City Paper |
Edward Ericson Jr. |
02-26-2008 |
Environment
Tags: environment
New Office Will Tackle Green Building Proceduresnew
Baltimore's fledgling Office of Sustainability is already at work on its first task: reviewing plans for development citywide.
Baltimore City Paper |
Rebecca Alvania |
10-23-2007 |
Environment
