climate change

Forecasted rain and snow could help alleviate the dry conditions.

Low rainfall was already a challenge for New York farmers. Now, fires are making things even more dangerous.

Five years after the city of Ithaca passed its Green New Deal, city staff say they have decided to rewrite the city’s plan for how it will achieve its climate commitments.

The Battery-NY facility provides manufacturers with equipment to test and build batteries. The technology is a key part of transitioning off of fossil fuels.

Natural gas has been found in shale rock in Pennsylvania and New York. But one state has banned fracking, while the other allows it to continue — and that's unlikely to change.

As of September 10, the state has experienced eight weather and climate disasters that each caused over $1 billion in damages nationwide in 2024.

A new facility at Cornell University records comprehensive data on animal emissions. It could help scientists figure out how to reduce the amount of methane cows emit.

Steuben County is still cleaning up after the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby ravaged several towns and villages earlier this month. The costs are growing and could reach levels similar to when Tropical Storm Fred hit in 2021 and destroyed many of the same areas.

Harmful algal blooms can cause a variety of health concerns, from mild rashes to severe illness. The problem is particularly bad in the Finger Lakes region.

Officials say they’re working to restore the area and support families with damaged homes. Steuben County also experienced devastating floods in 2021.