MDE seeks public input on climate change plan

May 30, 2012
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The Maryland Department of the Environment encourages public input on its 2011 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act Draft Plan, Maryland's strategy for addressing climate change.

The meetings will be held on May 31 and June 5. Find out more about each meeting here and here.

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