Hochul admin projecting major expansion of sewage sludge spreading as fertilizer on farmland
The Hochul Administration’s new plan to recycle 85 percent of the state’s entire solid waste stream by 2050 relies on spreading more — much more — municipal sewage sludge on fields as a crop fertilizer ... more
Why are pool noodles allowed to be sold if NYS has a styrofoam ban?
The state has a ban on Styrofoam and as spring arrives that has many asking a unique question: Will that have an impact on pool noodles? News10NBC recently looked into this as part of a ... more
Hochul, lawmakers reach tentative agreement to phase out gas appliances in new construction
Governor Kathy Hochul and state legislators have tentatively agreed to phase out gas hookups in new construction projects in the coming years. The deal is part of a broader effort to transition the state from ... more
Lawmakers, environmentalists work to prevent radioactive wastewater from being dumped in NY
New York lawmakers and environmentalists are working to prevent radioactive wastewater from being dumped into the Hudson River. As part of the decommissioning of the Indian Point Energy Center, the facility's owner Holtec International is ... more
Offshore wind is a ‘win’ for New York’s energy goals, officials say
Throughout Earth Month, elected officials across the U.S. are celebrating renewable energy projects. In New York, several wind, solar and hydroelectric developments were completed that will power more than 150,00 homes across the state with clean electricity ... more
Reports of earthquake confirmed: Where did residents feel it?
Did you feel a shake in Central New York or the Finger Lakes during the afternoon on Sunday? During the early-afternoon an earthquake was reported in Upstate New York south of Watertown. Residents as far ... more
Earth Day crowd of protesters hear speakers call on Hochul to require Seneca Meadows closure by 2025
The tractor trailers loaded with waste that crept up the 280-foot face of Seneca Meadows Inc. (SMI) Saturday — Earth Day — provided a backdrop for a lineup of speakers who protested plans to significantly ... more
Cortland launches No-Mow-May conservation initiative: But make it official or you could be fined
This May, residents of Cortland are letting their lawns grow a little wilder as part of the No-Mow-May conservation initiative. The program encourages participants to skip mowing their lawns for the entire month, promoting healthier ... more
Will the gas stove and fossil fuel appliance ban make it into the 2023 state budget?
New York Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt, Senator Mario Mattera, Ranking Member of the Energy and Telecommunications Committee, Senators Thomas O'Mara and Mark Walczyk, and other members of the Senate Republican Conference have sent a ... more
Sodus named climate smart community by NYS
The village of Sodus is among the latest communities to be certified as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities program, according to an announcement made on Friday by the Governor. The certification highlights ... more
Urban tree planting on the rise across America (video)
A historic amount of money is being spent on urban tree planting and maintenance in underserved, often concrete-covered neighborhoods across the country. Details in the Associated Press report below ... more
PFAS levels concerning from sampling data near sewage sludge sites: Casella says levels are ‘miniscule’
Every water sample from 32 private wells near or adjacent to Steuben County fields that have been spread with municipal sewage sludge contained PFAS chemicals, recent independent testing found. And water sources near fields that ... more
Several energy efficiency projects cross the finish line during Earth Week
During Earth Week, several projects in New York to boost energy efficiency have been completed. These projects, which consist of wind, solar and hydroelectric developments will provide clean electricity to more than 150,000 homes across the ... more
Steuben supervisors fear DEC will let Casella import sludge from Long Island despite moratoriums
The supervisors of two small Steuben County towns say they fear state officials are about allow new imports of municipal sewage sludge from Long Island into their community in violation of the towns’ moratoriums on ... more
Lodi solar development could harm Northern Harrier bird population
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has raised concerns that a proposed solar project in Lodi could harm the habitat of the Northern harrier bird raptor. Consequently, NY Lodi I LLC, the ... more
Insurance policies will change with state’s effort to fight climate change
New York State officials announced a $6.5 million initiative on Friday to promote clean technology and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by supporting the development of innovative insurance policies and products. The Insurance Innovation for Climate-Technology ... more
Democrats disagree how to deal with dollars-and-cents of climate protection measures
New York Democrats are in disagreement over how to finance climate protection measures in the state's final budget, as they seek to meet emission reduction goals set by the Climate Leadership & Community Protection Act ... more
Finger Lakes will get $370K to safeguard water quality and soil health
The Finger Lakes region in New York is set to benefit from a $370,000 investment from the state to safeguard water quality and maintain soil health. The funding, sourced from the State’s Environmental Protection Fund, ... more
Sewage sludge debate in Cameron turns into ‘complete s**tshow’ pitting right-to-farm law against neighbors’ rights
Shouting matches erupted at a public hearing last night over the proposed transfer of a state permit for a municipal sludge spreading operation from a Steuben County farming family to a unit of Casella Waste ... more
