The ramifications of the petition could be politically significant– allowing major climate policy to be implemented without new legislation.
GOP Uses Green New Deal Vote To Target New York Congress Member
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The GOP-controlled Senate will vote on a Democratic resolution led by New York freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that calls for the U.S. to reach zero net carbon emissions within 10 years.
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Report: Great Lakes Region Warming Faster Than Rest Of U.S.
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The researchers conclude that because of rapid effects of climate change, the Great Lakes are vulnerable to more flooding, heat waves, and drought.
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Lake Ontario Shoreline Communities Ask For Help As Water Levels Rise
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With Lake Ontario’s water levels about a foot above average, communities along its shoreline are trying to get help in preventing floods.
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PA’s Auditor General: Climate Change Is An Environmental And Economic Crisis
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“Every time there’s a disaster in Pennsylvania, it’s a hit to the state’s taxpayers.”
New Study Predicts What Climate New York City Could Resemble In 2080
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If climate change continues at it’s current rate, New York City will feel as warm as northern Arkansas in 2080, a new study predicts.
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With Climate Change Affecting Water Levels, New York Homeowners Defend Lakeside Living
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The lake’s water level is higher than average right now, and residents have blamed it on poor management and regulation, but there might be another factor.
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Federal Lawmakers Criticize Lake Ontario Water Level Management
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A number of federal lawmakers are concerned that high water levels on Lake Ontario will result in a repeat of the flooding seen along the lake shore in 2017.
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Cornell Gets $68.9 Million For Grape Genetics Research
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Cornell University has received over $68 million from the United States Department of Agriculture to build a new federal research facility for grape genetics. The site will be in Geneva, New York, home to ongoing collaborations between Cornell and the USDA.
Fierce Wind Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands
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Sunday’s fierce wind storm knocked out power to thousands of customers across Western New York. Utility crews are assessing the damage from the severe windstorm. More 44,000 customers remain without power as of Monday afternoon.
Months After Summer Flooding, Pennsylvania Farmers Still Deal With Aftermath
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Last summer, heavy rains caused flooding across New York and Pennsylvania.Some farmers saw extensive damage to their crops. Federal help is available for some of those folks.