While the fiscal 2027 budget boosts spending on renewables and efficiency, environmental groups warn that repeated use of the state’s clean‑energy fund for general budget relief risks derailing climate goals.By Aman AzharMaryland Gov. Wes Moore has proposed a record $306 million for renewable and clean energy programs in the fiscal 2027 budget, but advocates are alarmed that he plans to raid a clean-energy fund to help plug general-fund gaps.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: January 27, 2026 08:12 PM
Atmospheric CO₂
428.6 ppm
+17.4
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1940.59 ppb
+-0.24
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year