# How Maryland embeds climate action into every dollar - Secretary Serena McIlwain

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Podcast: [50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/50-shades-of-green-a-climate-group-podcast-5660535)
Published: 2026-03-26T13:00:00+00:00
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Maryland is reshaping what climate leadership looks like — not just through bold targets, but through the dollars that bring those targets to life. In this episode of Fifty Shades of Green , we sit down with Secretary Serena McIlwain of the Maryland Department of the Environment to explore how the state is embedding climate action into its budgeting system and building a government where climate impact is part of every decision. Secretary McIlwain breaks down how Maryland: Aligns 26 state agencies using a unified climate budgeting framework Tracks more than $3.5 billion in climate‑aligned spending Redirects funding toward resilience, clean energy, and vulnerable communities Leverages partnerships like the Under2 Coalition to mobilize private investment Builds long‑term stability so climate action continues regardless of politics You’ll hear how Maryland is institutionalizing climate responsibility, building market certainty, and ensuring everyday public investments cut pollution, lower costs, and support communities facing real climate impacts. If you want a look inside what “next‑generation climate budgeting” really means, and how states can transform ambition into results, this episode is a must‑listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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