More acres will be restored under the State Highway Administration’s new permit, but rapidly changing weather conditions leave advocates worried that the actions won’t go far enough.By Aman AzharA long-awaited stormwater permit for the Maryland State Highway Administration has become the latest flashpoint in dueling narratives over climate accountability and environmental justice in the state.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: October 16, 2025 02:57 AM
Atmospheric CO₂
424.4 ppm
+18.2
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1933.54 ppb
+12.29
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year