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EcoPolitics Daily: Offering an environmental angle on New York's political scene. EPA Provides Funding For Wetlands Research and ProtectionSubmitted by Monica Dietrich on Mon, 2013-02-11 16:26.
It wasn't that long ago that many Americans viewed wetlands as "wastelands" that were the source of mosquitoes and odd smells.
Comment Period For EPA's Gowanus Cleanup Plan ExtendedSubmitted by Monica Dietrich on Mon, 2013-02-11 14:07.
The Gowanus Canal is one of the dirtiest waterways in the country, and the Environmental Protection Agency wants to know what you think about their plan to clean it up. NYLCV PAC Kicks Off 2014 Campaign (No, That's Not A Typo!)Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2013-02-07 17:07.
NYLCV PAC -- the political action committee of the New York League of Conservation Voters -- held its 2013 kickoff fundraiser in Albany last Monday.
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State May Miss Another Fracking DeadlineSubmitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2013-02-07 16:47.
New York State may miss a key deadline in its analysis of hydraulic fracturing if the Department of Health recommends new safety measures, New York's top environmental regulator said on Monday.
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Lawmakers Get Input On Environmental BudgetSubmitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2013-02-07 16:34.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal makes important progress on the environment, particularly with regard to infrastructure investments and climate adaptation.
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Adirondack Wilderness Opening To Public This SpringSubmitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2013-02-07 16:22.
Click above to check out some great aerial footage of the Adirondack wilderness areas that will open to the public soon (courtesy The Nature Conservancy). Governor Proposes Home Buyout Program In Sandy-Ravaged AreasSubmitted by Monica Dietrich on Thu, 2013-02-07 15:44.
As part of his Rebuild NY initiative, Governor Cuomo is proposing a $400 million buyout of houses damaged by hurricanes Sandy, Irene, and Lee.
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Sweeping Emissions Cuts Proposed For NortheastSubmitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2013-02-07 14:49.
Power-plant pollution in New York and the entire Northeast would decline by more than 20 percent in the next decade, under a plan announced Thursday by Northeast and Mid-Atlantic state environmental and energy officials. New Rail Trail Eyed For Ulster CountySubmitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2013-01-31 16:33.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new budget has allocated $2 million to develop a rail trail from the Ashokan Reservoir to the city of Kingston, the Daily Freeman reported. Paulin Named New Assembly Energy ChairSubmitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2013-01-31 16:23.
 Assemblymember Amy Paulin is the new Chair of the Energy CommitteeAssembly Member Amy Paulin has been named the new chair of the Assembly's Energy Committee. The Westchester Democrat succeeds Kevin Cahill, who will now head the Assembly's Insurance Committee. |
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