Summary:
- The article discusses the Maryland governor's decision to veto a bill that would have required the state to conduct comprehensive climate change studies.
- The vetoed bill would have directed the Maryland Department of the Environment to assess the state's vulnerability to climate change impacts, such as sea-level rise, flooding, and extreme weather events.
- The article highlights the importance of these climate studies in helping policymakers and communities prepare for and adapt to the effects of climate change, which is a critical issue for the state of Maryland.