Maryland’s climate plan would be nation’s boldest

ANNAPOLIS, Md.

The bill before lawmakers would require Maryland to slash emissions of carbon-based greenhouse gases 25% by 2020 and 90% by 2050. If adopted, the carbon reductions would be the nation’s steepest.

Gov. Martin O’Malley backed the proposal Tuesday, saying Maryland is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise because of its more than 3,000 miles of shoreline.

“We know that we are facing a crisis, and the only way to get out of that crisis is to set goals and put them in legislation,” O’Malley said.

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