President Urges Legislative Climate Change Action

President Obama used his State of the Union address on Tuesday to stake out a centrist position on meeting the climate change challenge, apparently aiming to align with the broad swath of public opinion.

New York Will Miss Key Fracking Deadline

State Health Commissioner Nirav Shah said this week he needs more time to assess the impacts of hydraulic fracturing because of new scientific information that is just now becoming available.

Solar Leasing Comes To Long Island

The Long Island Power Authority has just authorized the use of leasing as a method of payment for residential solar systems.

Funding For Tappan Zee Bridge Still Unclear

Two months after designs for the new Tappan Zee Bridge were released and the construction team was chosen, the New York State Comptroller’s office says that there is still no “definitive financing plan” for the $3.9 billion project.

New Push In Albany For Cleaner Locomotives

In recent few years, New York City has been encouraging the use of trains -- rather than trucks -- to transport goods, in order to reduce emissions and ease congestion.

Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi represents several Queens neighborhoods that are affected by antiquated locomotive engines.Unfortunately, the move has not been as environmentally positive as expected. 

EPA Provides Funding For Wetlands Research and Protection

It wasn't that long ago that many Americans viewed wetlands as "wastelands" that were the source of mosquitoes and odd smells.

Staten Island, which was hit hard by Hurricane Sandy, has lost 80 percent of its historic wetlands to filling.These days, and particularly after Hurricane Sandy, wetlands have taken on a new importance. 

Comment Period For EPA's Gowanus Cleanup Plan Extended

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!)

NYLCV PAC -- the political action committee of the New York League of Conservation Voters -- held its 2013 kickoff fundraiser in Albany last Monday.

Senate Co-Leader Jeff Klein with NYLCV President Marcia Bystryn.Dozens of elected leaders, environmentalists and NYLCV supporters crowded into the Fort Orange Club to support the state's only PAC dedicated to electing environmental leaders. 

State May Miss Another Fracking Deadline

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.

Lawmakers Get Input On Environmental Budget

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's budget proposal makes important progress on the environment, particularly with regard to infrastructure investments and climate adaptation.