About Cynthia Bosnian

DC’s Energy Conservation Campaign: Too “Conservative”?

The District of Columbia recently rolled out its Energy Conservation Campaign to encourage employees of the Office of Property Management (OPM) and the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) to reduce their energy consumption while at work.

As over one third of the DC …

”No matter how many light bulbs we change, no matter how many hybrid cars we put on the road, we cannot significantly reduce energy use and carbon emissions without changing development patterns.” So said former Maryland governor and current Smart Growth Leadership Institute President Parris N. Glendening while addressing the Maryland Municipal League’s (MML) conference last month.

He emphasized the growing ‘’sense of urgency” about …

Statewide Program Offers Eco-Options for Enjoying “Staycations” this Summer

As many of us seek to stay local this summer, “staycations” provide an economical and eco-friendly way to explore the extended DC metro environs. From waterfalls to wineries, Virginia boasts an impressive array of attractions for a day trip or weekend getaway. And the state’s Virginia Green program is helping make green travel throughout …

BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag) or Pay the Price… DC Legislation is Step in Right Direction

No one can disagree that the Anacostia River is in dire straits. Anyone who’s volunteered to help clean up the local waterway has seen the massive debris washed up on its shores. Chief among the myriad pollutants are plastic bags. Bags that take up to 1,000 years to decompose, literally choking animal and plant life in …

Bay State offers a bounty of incentives

In my third post on what area governments are doing to help their residents go green this summer, I look at (last but certainly not least) the Bay State, Maryland. As we flock like seagulls to enjoy the Chesapeake Bay and its bounty (those famous crabs!) this summer, Maryland’s legislators are offering a bounty …