New Transit Authority Eyed For Long Island's East End

Following the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's announcement that it will cut service, Long Island Assemblyman Fred Thiele is pondering legislation that calls for a public referendum on the creation of a Peconic Bay Transportation Authority.

New Headquarters Is Symbol Of Wind Energy's Growth

Two years after announcing plans to renovate its 100-year-old building in Schenectady, GE opened revealed its new, environmentally-friendly global headquarters this week.

New EPA Regional 2 Chief Cracks Down On Tonawanda Plant

Tipped off by complaints from the Clean Air Coalition of Western New York, Judith Enck -- regional administrator for the U.S.

Task Force Makes 111 NYC Green Building Recommendations

The New York City Green Codes Task Force has given Mayor Michael Bloomberg and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn a checklist of 111 proposals to make Big Apple buildings more energy efficient. 

Hearing On Affordable Green Housing

Green affordable housing plays a key role in reducing costs, creating jobs and cleaning our air.

What incentives exist for the construction of "green" housing projects?

Are these incentives effective? If not, how could they be improved?

Busy Week For The Environment And NYLCV In Albany

NYLCV's efforts at the state Capitol began paying benefits this week, with some important legislation making progress.

EPA, DOE Effort Targets States For Energy Effiiciency Gains

On Tuesday, the Obama administration announced the launch of the State Energy Efficiency (SEE) Action Network. SEE is joint endeavor of the U.S.

Long Island Environmental Leaders Make Case For EPF

Long Island environmentalists met with State Senator Ken LaValle and other elected officials last week to discuss the island's pressin

Climate Bill See-Saws In Washington

President Obama framed the environmental portion of his State of the Union Address Wednesday night through an economic lens, discussing federal investments in scientific research and the need for energy innovations to promote clean energy jobs.

Albany Begins Comprehensive City Plan

The city of Albany began work this week on its first-ever comprehensive city plan with three public meetings.