NY: Environment
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Columbia U. climate research 'biased' by fossil fuel funding
A new report contends fossil fuel funding has biased Columbia University's climate research. The report, by two Columbia students, shows the …
Critics: Gov. Hochul slacking on meeting 2030 climate goals
Environmental critics feel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is not doing enough to meet the state's 2030 climate goals. The concerns come after Hochul …
SUNY Morrisville wraps first Offshore Wind Institute classes
SUNY Morrisville recently wrapped up its first classes as part of New York's Offshore Training Wind Institute. The state-funded program is part of …
NYS Public Service Commission approves gas rate increase
New York's Public Service Commission has approved a three-year rate increase for National Grid. The more than 19% rate increase will impact Brooklyn…
NY activists take action on companies causing climate change
Though New York's summer is winding down, climate change's effects remain. This summer saw record-high temperatures which have only grown in the …
EPA grants $500K to South Bronx groups for climate justice, mitigation
The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the South Bronx $500,000 for climate resiliency planning, and local environmentalists say it couldn't …
Report: Litigation holds companies accountable for climate impacts
By Gabriella Sotelo for Sentient.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service …
Report: NY might miss its 2030 climate goals
A new report shows New York will have to delay its 2030 climate goals. The report from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority …
Thousands of acres of NY forest land protected for conservation
Almost 200,000 acres of New York have been protected by The Conservation Fund. Their efforts in the Empire State come as the group, which protects …
‘All-Electric Buildings’ law part of NY building code update
New York's Building Code Council is set to include the All-Electric Buildings Act in its 2025 code update. The 2023 law bans natural gas and other …
Critics: NYC bill takes wrong approach to lead pipe removal
A New York City bill is a catch-22 for removing lead pipes. The so-called "Rotten Apple Bill" makes city property owners remove their home's lead …
Danskammer Energy withdraws Newburgh power plant application
Danskammer Energy is no longer seeking an expansion of its Newburgh plant. The original plan called for expanding the company's "peaker plant" meant …