Environment

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget amendment would create a new Office of Renewable Energy Permitting to expedite the development of renewable energy projects. The current siting process was created for permitting fossil fuel generating…

According to the suit, the case challenges the U.S. Department of Defense’s failure to conduct an environmental review and to comply with applicable environmental requirements before approving the incineration of millions of gallons of…

"Many local and state governments are cash-strapped and depend on the federal government and its partnership with those communities to help pay to provide essential clean water services," says Chad Lord, Healing Our Waters - Great Lakes…

Investing clean-energy dollars in vulnerable communities creates jobs and fights climate change. A coalition of environmental, justice, faith, labor and community groups says Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed budget comes up short on…

The proposed revisions would allow water suppliers that exceed the MCLs to apply for deferrals that could delay installing treatment technology for up to three years. Cunningham said she believes the revisions are unnecessary. File photo:…

PFAS, used in the hundreds of everyday products, are called 'forever chemicals' because they build up in our bodies and don't break down. Very small doses have been linked to cancer, immune and reproductive harm and other diseases. File…

Our global climate, in some areas, is warmer by about one degree over the past hundred or so years, but in some areas, like the Antarctic, the ice cap has been increasing and it has been getting colder. Does this climate…

Building 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind power for New York by 2035 will require skilled workers. Gov. Cuomo's proposals for New York include ambitious goals for developing renewable energy and training a workforce to help make it…

DEP's Division of State Lands Recreational Trails Program is a federally funded competitive grant program that provides financial assistance to agencies of city, county, state or federal governments and organizations, for the development…

Scientists consider the giant African land snail to be one of the most damaging snails in the world, because it is known to consume at least 500 different types of plants, and can pose a serious health risk to humans. These snails could…

The United States banned most home uses of chlorpyrifos in 2001, but it still is commonly used in agriculture. Saying it's necessary to protect crops, last year the Trump administration announced it would not ban the pesticide. File…

Reynolds notes that carbon pricing is similar to the approach taken by the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, but instead of selling pollution credits, carbon pricing factors the cost of pollution directly into the market price of power…

Reducing mercury emissions also cuts sulfur dioxide and particulate pollution. A new report says the Trump administration's proposal to weaken rules for emissions of mercury and other toxic substances is based on a faulty economic…

New York state has identified 366 "Species of Greatest Conservation Need," 166 of which are designated as high priority. The bill has more than 150 co-sponsors, including six members of the New York congressional delegation. File photo:…

Despite strong consumer interest in clean cars, several automakers are siding with Trump administration efforts to freeze emission standards and stop states adopting tighter standards. Comments by Alexandra Zissu, a member of Moms Clean…

A public forum coming up in Buffalo next week takes on the impact of rapidly expanding wind energy development on public health. Studies have shown positive public health and climate impacts from wind farm development. File photo:…

Switching to electric buses will help ensure all communities benefit from the Transportation and Climate Initiative. Photo credit: Oleksandr/Adobe Stock. ALBANY, N.Y. - The draft of a policy proposal for a regional effort to switch to…

New York Sen. Chuck Schumer estimates the plan will replace 63 million gas powered cars with electric vehicles by 2030. File photo: Pixabay. ALBANY, N.Y. - Clean air advocates say combating climate change requires switching from…