DEP quietly withdrew the fine for faulty drilling after the company promised to fix the problems.
Trump Seeks Environmental Rules Changes, New York Critics Say It Compromises Public Health
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Critics of his proposed changes say they would favor corporate interests over public health, allowing the potential for air and water quality to be compromised.
Economy
Goodwill Announces Date For Elimination Of Plastic Bags
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Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will remove the single-use bags from all of its Rochester and Syracuse area stores on Saturday, February 1. That’s a month ahead of the state-imposed ban which takes effect March 1.
Energy
Study: Replacing Coal Plants With Natural Gas Cuts Pollution, Saved Lives
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Fracking pollution not included in study; could lessen health benefits, author says
Environment
Wegmans Plastic Bag Ban Starts January 27
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Wegmans debuted the no-plastic policy at its Corning and Ithaca stores and called the pilot program successful.
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Christmas Fern: An Evergreen New York Native
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The Christmas fern gets that name because the leaflets’ shape is similar to a Christmas stocking hung over the fireplace.
Environment
Outflows Increased From Lake Ontario
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Lake Ontario is still high – about 246 feet high. The Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board says they’re working to reduce levels as much as possible by spring.
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Spencer-Van Etten Middle School Students Collect Broken Christmas Lights
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The goal is to keep the lights out of a landfill, but the school also plans to reclaim the copper wiring to raise a little money for a local charity.
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New York Governor Proposes Ban On Foam Food Containers, “Packing Peanuts”
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The measure would make illegal the use of the plastic foam for single-use food containers by restaurants, caterers, food trucks, retail food stores, delis and grocery stores.
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Supporters And Opponents Of Plastic Bag Ban Find Fault With New York’s Proposed Regulations
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State regulators have released new rules to enforce the changes, but groups on both sides of the issue say those rules are flawed.
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Green Party Candidate Campaigns In 30 States In Bid To Win Presidential Nomination
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“I’ve been on the road pretty much constantly for six months.”