Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Jerry Nadler, and Rep. Judy Chu have introduced a bill requiring the largest polluters in America to pay into a $1 trillion fund to tackle the impacts of climate change.

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The 10th annual Environmental Justice Symposium brought together nearly 300 academics, activists, regulators and artists to discuss the past, present and future of environmental justice, and the Biden-Harris administration's policies, including the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, which directed tens of billions of new dollars for environmental justice projects.

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The National Capital Planning Commission has approved a renovation plan for Rock Creek Park Golf Course, despite opposition from environmental groups due to the cutting down of at least 1,070 mature trees, and the addition of nighttime lighting.

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D.C. residents are urging for action to address the trash crisis, as living in a cluttered and dirty environment can have negative effects on mental health, and proper waste management is essential to protect both the environment and residents' mental health.

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Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen have secured federal funding for flood resiliency and water infrastructure, including $500,000 for flood forecasting technology and over $100 million for the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.

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The Chesapeake Climate Action Network has accused Washington Gas of failing to fix cancer-causing gas leaks and mismanaging funds to meet the District of Columbia's climate goals, while a resident has claimed the company's negligence nearly killed her and her dog.

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The Democratic National Convention in Chicago aimed to be the most sustainable in history, with efforts including composting, recycling, and carbon insetting, as well as donations to local nonprofits and a Travel Carbon Inset Initiative.

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The Bowser administration has published a progress report highlighting the District's achievements in the Sustainable DC, Clean Energy DC, and Climate Ready DC plans, with goals including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, increasing community resilience to flooding and extreme heat, and launching a curbside composting pilot.

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Dr. Tonya Howard Calhoun, Director of Community Engagement at the Environmental Defense Fund, reflects on the 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the need for collective action to build a more resilient and sustainable future.

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Maryland is experiencing rising waters due to Tropical Storm Debby, causing flooding in several areas and leading to the closure of outdoor programs, the distribution of sandbags, and the implementation of new heat safety rules.

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