The environmental community must change its tactics and stand up to agribusiness and use the courts and legislature to crack down on this major source of bay pollution. We also must significantly reduce global warming emissions that lead to rising water temperatures and increased nutrients, both which fuel the proliferation and deadliness of flesh eating organisms.
How can caring people cope with such tragic news? How can we escape physical and mental anguish? The medical evidence is clear that the perfect antidote is getting outdoors and connecting with the natural world.
After five public meetings totaling 15 hours, an Annapolis commission last week brought to a close one of the longest-running and acrimonious development fights in city history. But there may be more battles to come.