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Apr 27, 2023

D.C. Council Pushes Back Against Mayor’s Proposal To Delay Key Climate Policy

Mayor Bowser proposed a three-year delay for one of D.C.’s key climate policies. Lawmakers say this is no time to slow down climate action.

Apr 12, 2023

Mayor Bowser Wants To Hit The Brakes On Key Climate Policy, To Help Office Building Owners

Bowser is proposing a 3-year delay of the city’s building energy performance standards, one of the District’s most impactful policies to cut carbon emissions.

Nov 14, 2022

New Bill Would Replace Natural Gas Appliances In Low-Income Homes

New legislation would retrofit 30,000 low-income homes with efficient electric appliances by 2040.

Sep 16, 2020

Gone Fishing: D.C. Area Residents Turn To Bait And Tackle To Pass Time During The Pandemic

Local fishing stores and environmental experts say they’re seeing an uptick in angling activities.

Apr 08, 2020

How To Get Really Into Birdwatching While You’re Stuck At Home

For some, there’s therapeutic power in beholding feathered friends at a safe social distance.

 
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