Southeast
Maryland
Maryland’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 31% from 2006-2021, primarily due to a significant decrease in electricity emissions. The transportation sector accounts for the majority of the state’s emissions and have risen by 18% during the same time period. The state’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets are some of the most ambitious targets in the nation set by the Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022.
GHG Reduction Targets
All targets relative to 2005 levels
2031 :
60%
2045 :
Net-zero
Governor
Wes Moore (Democrat)
Governor
Wes Moore (Democrat)
House Party
Democratic Majority
House Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Senate Party
Democratic Majority
Legislative session
1/10/24 - 4/8/24
US Climate Alliance Status
Member
Key Offices & Links
41
21
Southeast
14 states
This map shows the occurrence of climate policies passed at the state-level. Higher numbers represent more climate policies enacted.
Progress by Policy Area
- Enacted
- In-progress
- Partially Enacted
- Not Enacted
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections in Maryland
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| Status | Policy | Policy Area | Policy Category | YR Enacted | |
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| Enacted |
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The Maryland Healthy Soils Program provides financial assistance to manage conservation practices in new and innovative ways that improve soil health, yield, and profitability and capture carbon. Maryland's Cover Crop Program offers grants to help pay for seed, labor, and equipment costs to plant cover crops. Establishing Policies
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Natural and Working Lands
|
Agriculture | 2017 | |
| Not Enacted |
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Agriculture technical assistance programs provide state-driven technical assistance, apprenticeship and mentorship programs, and support securing additional funding for farmers to increase uptake of soil health practices. |
Natural and Working Lands
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Agriculture |