Climate & environment

The Baltimore region will start to get a taste of summer this weekend with the warmest day yet on Saturday.

A new trash wheel is one of nearly two dozen projects set to receive money through a $1.7 million settlement fund, which Baltimore officials agreed to finance as part of a consent decree with the Maryland Department of the Environment over pollution violations at its wastewater plants.

A fight in Maryland may be a prelude to what lies ahead as artificial intelligence drives demand for more power — and more power lines.

The Maryland General Assembly tried to tackle complaints about escalating gas and electric bills.

The proposal, which received final approval Monday from the Senate as part of a sweeping energy bill, comes as Maryland looks to slash energy-sector emissions to curb climate change.

The weather service has “paused” the translations because its contract with Lilt, an artificial intelligence company, has lapsed, NWS spokesman Michael Musher said.

Maryland lawmakers passed an energy plan to get a handle on soaring utility prices and boost in-state power generation.

On Monday, expect widespread rain, mist and drizzle throughout the day, with a northeast wind adding to the chilly feel.

If you’re a seasoned crabber or thinking of trying your hand at it, here are some things to know from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources about how to safely and legally catch crabs.

North Atlantic Right Whales, an endangered species on the brink of extinction, were detected east of Ocean City, and boaters must slow down to protect the whales.

Officials said they removed 301 truckloads, or about 15,050 bags, of litter from Maryland’s highways between March 24-28.

Storms might roll into the region as the Orioles play their home opener against the Boston Red Sox.

Legislation backed by top Democrats aims to address rising energy prices and ballooning demand by building power plants.

A reader says a proposed power transmission line that crossed three protected Maryland wildlands will not benefit our state and would encourage future environmental exploitation.

Temperatures could reach 83 degrees on Saturday, according to forecasts from the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office.

Katie Pumphrey, an artist and athlete who last year completed a historic swim from the Chesapeake Bay to the Inner Harbor, is planning to do it again.

Crews have finished filling in a massive sink hole at Lake Montebello, a reservoir in Northeast Baltimore. Another project is planned for fall.

A Maryland vulture that appeared to be mourning its long-time mate last month has also died, according to the property owner who has been observing the birds for years.

Parts of Maryland, including Baltimore, will be under a fire weather watch Wednesday due to dry conditions and heavy winds, officials said.

The Baltimore Orioles have their home opener Monday, just as the weather is starting to look damp.