Featured on Maryland Matters, Jack Marino '27, a Dartmouth College student and member of the American Conservation Coalition Action, shares his insights into Maryland's environmental challenges and former Governor Larry Hogan's clean energy initiatives.
Growing up in Chevy Chase, Marino developed a deep appreciation for Maryland's natural beauty, which led him to recognize the adverse effects of climate change on his home state. His article details Hogan's 2020 Clean and Renewable Energy Standard (CARES) plan, which aimed to promote nuclear energy alongside traditional renewables to reduce Maryland's reliance on fossil fuels. Although the CARES plan was not passed, Hogan continues to advocate for nuclear energy in his U.S. Senate campaign, resonating with young conservative voters, including those from Dartmouth, who are increasingly supportive of pragmatic climate solutions. Marino highlights the potential of nuclear energy as a safe and efficient power source and calls for a bipartisan approach to environmental policy that includes nuclear power in the national energy strategy. Read more on Maryland Matters.
