News Release COG 2023 air quality report: Canadian wildfires trigger a rise in unhealthy days for D.C. region October 12, 2023 Residents of metropolitan Washington experienced 20 unhealthy air days in 2023, the highest number of unhealthy days since 2012. Smoke from Canadian wildfires...
News Release COG recognizes three local programs for climate and energy leadership October 11, 2023 City of Rockville, Montgomery County Green Bank, and Alexandria City Public Schools honored
News Highlight Hunger Action Month raises awareness of food insecurity in region September 29, 2023 September is Hunger Action Month in the United States, drawing renewed attention to region-wide efforts to reduce food insecurity and improve access to healthy,...
News Highlight At water quality forum, officials focus on value of community engagement September 27, 2023 At the 12th Annual Chesapeake Bay and Water Quality Forum, leaders at every level of government—federal, state, and local officials—gathered to discuss the...
News Highlight Region's leaders set sights on solar, renewable energy to advance climate goals September 21, 2023 At its September meeting, area officials on the COG Board of Directors were briefed on three initiatives within the region to expand the use of solar energy....