News Highlight COG's Chesapeake Bay committee reflects on its year of policy, partnership, and outreach November 20, 2020 COG’s Chesapeake Bay and Water Resources Policy Committee (CBPC) is reflecting on its work in 2020. Despite the move to meeting in a virtual environment due to...
News Release Metropolitan Washington officials approve plan to meet 2030 climate goals November 18, 2020 Officials and local government experts approved the Metropolitan Washington 2030 Climate and Energy Action Plan today, outlining collaborative actions the...
News Release Officials approve new 2030 regional greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal October 14, 2020 Area officials on the COG Board of Directors have approved a new greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal for the region. The new goal calls for a 50...
News Release COVID-19 related restrictions and weather contributed to region's lowest ozone air pollution levels on record October 6, 2020 Further sustained improvement is needed for the region to meet the federal ozone standard.
News Highlight COG prioritizes food security as lack of access increases for many residents September 17, 2020 Economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has increased instances of food insecurity in the region. COG anticipates that this limited or uncertain...