Back in 2004, Maryland lawmakers approved a bill meant to encourage wind power, solar panels, and other renewable energy sources as a strategy for fighting climate change.

Back in 2004, Maryland lawmakers approved a bill meant to encourage wind power, solar panels, and other renewable energy sources as a strategy for fighting climate change.

The Environment in Focus, hosted by Tom Pelton, is a weekly perspective on the issues and people changing our natural world.  Pelton is a national award-winning environmental journalist, author, and public radio host.

The Environment in Focus

Cleaning Up Paper Mill Waste Subsidies and “Black Liquor” Pollution

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The Chesapeake Bay is full of history that is slipping away before our eyes.

The Chesapeake Bay is full of history that is slipping away before our eyes.

Final Episode: A Vanishing Island, the End of an Adventure

One envirnmental advocate has a unique way of bringing attention to the topic: hip hop music.

One envirnmental advocate has a unique way of bringing attention to the topic: hip hop music.

Hip Hop Forestry

Tom reflects on his relationship with a dear friend - an old rowboat.

Tom reflects on his relationship with a dear friend - an old rowboat.

Cleaning Up Paper Mill Waste Subsidies and “Black Liquor” Pollution

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