Rebecca Redelmeier
Climate Reporter/Producer-
The Finger Lakes region faces a particularly high risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain.
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A new report shows the state is unlikely to meet its statutory target of obtaining 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
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Weeks after the legislative session concluded, advocates hope lawmakers may return to the State Capitol to pass key environmental bills before the end of the year.
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A new facility at the Steuben County Landfill converts methane emissions into so-called renewable natural gas. Some environmentalists are concerned about its development.
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Research shows that several days of extreme heat can be particularly dangerous for those who use drugs.
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A climatologist from the Northeast Regional Climate Center explains how climate change plays a role in the current heat wave battering the Southern Tier.
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Environmental groups are calling on the university to halt its plans to develop indoor and outdoor artificial turf fields. The university has said that the material is the only option that meets its needs.
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The new moratorium will prevent any applications for local, commercial solar developments from moving forward. This comes after a previous Vestal Town Board passed solar energy legislation last year that ended an earlier moratorium.
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The EPA awarded the district $800,000 to buy four new electric school buses, but voters must authorize the purchase.
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Walkouts, chants, flags and banners were all part of the class of 2024’s graduation ceremony, following a year of protests.