environment

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.

A company that wants to use carbon dioxide to drill for natural gas in the Southern Tier has been met with pushback from environmental activists who argue the company is exploiting a loophole in New York’s ban on fracking.

The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree hails from the North Country this year. The 82-foot Norway Spruce was brought to New York City from Queensbury.

Seneca Lake Guardian said it’s being bullied by Seneca Meadows, the state’s largest landfill. The environmental group recently received a cease-and-desist letter from the law firm representing Seneca Meadows. Seneca Lake Guardian said it believes that letter is an attempt to silence their First Amendment rights to speak out against the landfill.

“We’re going to lose $500 million in highway funds. That’s not an emergency? Well, it is in my book."

If Pennsylvania’s rule to prevent emissions of volatile organic compounds is not done, the federal government could withhold highway funds.

“This has always been a must-win race for us.”

Proposition 1 in this year’s midterm election asks New Yorkers whether the state should borrow $4.2 billion for environmental projects.

The MacArthur Foundation announced its 25 Fellows for 2022. The foundation aims to reward creativity with a $800,000, no strings attached stipend.