Environment

The emergence of 30 year old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a prominent spokeswoman for the Democrat Party pushes many of these way-out environmental proposals front and center in the Democrat Party and by radicals around the world. Photo…

While cleaning for the coronavirus is not that different from disinfecting for other viruses, like the flu or a common cold, industries are tailoring the cleaning in keeping with what makes sense for them. File photo. CALIFORNIA - The…

Birders, nature lovers and families to enjoy unique bird watching event on ordinarily inaccessible private land, wildlife viewing, entertainment, food and history Friday through Sunday, April 24, April 24 and April 26, 2020 in Karval,…

To date, the CDC has tested fewer than 500 people in the U.S. for the virus. By contrast, South Korea, which is several days into an outbreak, had tested more than 66,000 people and confirmed more than 1,700 cases as of Thursday…

Proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) would restrict review of long-term environmental impacts on major federal projects like pipelines and dams. File photo: Pixabay. NEW YORK -- Environmental groups testified…

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget amendment would create a new Office of Renewable Energy Permitting to expedite the development of renewable energy projects. The current siting process was created for permitting fossil fuel generating…

According to the suit, the case challenges the U.S. Department of Defense’s failure to conduct an environmental review and to comply with applicable environmental requirements before approving the incineration of millions of gallons of…

"Many local and state governments are cash-strapped and depend on the federal government and its partnership with those communities to help pay to provide essential clean water services," says Chad Lord, Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes…

Investing clean-energy dollars in vulnerable communities creates jobs and fights climate change. A coalition of environmental, justice, faith, labor and community groups says Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget comes up short on…

The proposed revisions would allow water suppliers that exceed the MCLs to apply for deferrals that could delay installing treatment technology for up to three years. Cunningham said she believes the revisions are unnecessary. File photo:…

PFAS, used in the hundreds of everyday products, are called 'forever chemicals' because they build up in our bodies and don't break down. Very small doses have been linked to cancer, immune and reproductive harm and other diseases. File…

Our global climate, in some areas, is warmer by about one degree over the past hundred or so years, but in some areas, like the Antarctic, the ice cap has been increasing and it has been getting colder. Does this climate…

Building 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind power for New York by 2035 will require skilled workers. Gov. Cuomo's proposals for New York include ambitious goals for developing renewable energy and training a workforce to help make it…

DEP's Division of State Lands Recreational Trails Program is a federally funded competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to agencies of city, county, state or federal governments and organizations, for the development…

Scientists consider the giant African land snail to be one of the most damaging snails in the world, because it is known to consume at least 500 different types of plants, and can pose a serious health risk to humans. These snails could…

The United States banned most home uses of chlorpyrifos in 2001, but it still is commonly used in agriculture. Saying it's necessary to protect crops, last year the Trump administration announced it would not ban the pesticide. File…

Reynolds notes that carbon pricing is similar to the approach taken by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, but instead of selling pollution credits, carbon pricing factors the cost of pollution directly into the market price of power…

Reducing mercury emissions also cuts sulfur dioxide and particulate pollution. A new report says the Trump administration's proposal to weaken rules for emissions of mercury and other toxic substances is based on a faulty economic…

New York state has identified 366 "Species of Greatest Conservation Need," 166 of which are designated as high priority. The bill has more than 150 co-sponsors, including six members of the New York congressional delegation. File photo:…

Despite strong consumer interest in clean cars, several automakers are siding with Trump administration efforts to freeze emission standards and stop states adopting tighter standards. Comments by Alexandra Zissu, a member of Moms Clean…

A public forum coming up in Buffalo next week takes on the impact of rapidly expanding wind energy development on public health. Studies have shown positive public health and climate impacts from wind farm development. File photo:…

Switching to electric buses will help ensure all communities benefit from the Transportation and Climate Initiative. Photo credit: Oleksandr/Adobe Stock. ALBANY, N.Y. - The draft of a policy proposal for a regional effort to switch to…

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer estimates the plan will replace 63 million gas powered cars with electric vehicles by 2030. File photo: Pixabay. ALBANY, N.Y. - Clean air advocates say combating climate change requires switching from…

The American Lung Association gives ten New York counties a failing grade for high ozone days, including some of the state's most densely populated areas. Photo: 290712/Adobe Stock. NEW YORK - New York is one of 14 states that has…

The two-day conference is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, and Friday, September 20, at the Albany Capital Center and will feature discussions on the challenges of and opportunities for building wind farms, solar arrays and offshore…

Climate change, a smokescreen to undermine our capitalistic free enterprise system. File photo: Pixabay. DELRAY BEACH, FL – The radicals behind the movement that are championing “climate change” are mostly liberals (a/k/a Progressives)…

NEW YORK - Conservation groups say proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act would cut off the public's right to comment on more than 90% of decisions affecting national forests and grasslands. The groups filed their …