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Wins For Air Quality, Recycling In NYC

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2010-07-29 17:34.

On Thursday, the New York City Council took major steps to improve recycling and air quality in the five boroughs.


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Legislation To Help Protect Long Island Sound

Submitted by Erin Stabile on Thu, 2010-07-29 17:26.

Congressmen Timothy Bishop (D-Southampton) and Peter King (R-Seaford) have introduced a plan to renew and expand the Long Island Sound Study, which aims to improve the

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Plan Maps Growth Of Minnewaska State Park

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2010-07-29 06:53.

The Palisades Interstate Park Commission this month released a master plan for Minnewaska State Park Preserve that would expand recreation, create a green-certified visitors center and relieve the

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State OKs GE's New Schenectady Battery Plant

Submitted by Revell Schulte on Thu, 2010-07-29 06:41.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a permit for the proposed General Electric Battery Plant in Schenectady County, determining that the state-of-the art facility will meet environmental requirements, Regional Director Gene Kelly announced.


No Savior For MTA With Higher Fares On Horizon

Submitted by Revell Schulte on Thu, 2010-07-29 06:27.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board on Wednesday voted to schedule public hearings on a fare increase that would take effect on Jan. 1, 2011.


BP Backlash Deals Blow To LNG Project In New York

Submitted by Revell Schulte on Wed, 2010-07-28 11:10.

Besides highlighting the need for state action on clean energy, the BP oil spill has had another consequence for New York: a pause in plans for a liquefied natural gas terminal off New York City.


Congress Rolls Out Bills On Energy, Oil Spill

Submitted by Revell Schulte on Tue, 2010-07-27 12:56.

Following the recent demise of comprehensive climate legislation, the U.S. House and Senate are rolling out their more modest versions of energy and oil spill legislation. 


NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water, Enforcement, Energy,Statewide | Read More >

Attorney General's Office Battles for Cleaner Air

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Thu, 2010-07-22 15:59.

Over the past several days, the Office of the New York State Attorney General took legal action on two occasions to protect the health and Safety of New York's air. 


The NYPA, Greece Town Board, Clash Over Wind Turbines

Submitted by Logan Ruppel on Thu, 2010-07-22 12:07.

There were strong responses back in April when the New York Power Authority started accepting proposals for wind turbines on the Great Lakes.

Senate Fight for Climate and Clean Energy Legislation Falls Short

Submitted by Revell Schulte on Thu, 2010-07-22 12:00.

On Wednesday, twelve senators got together to draft a letter to Senate majority leader Harry Reid requesting the inclusion of climate and clean energy plans in upcoming legislation.

 

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