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Deadline today for underground drilling plan

A proposed law to make it easier for natural gas companies to use an environmentally risky underground drilling technique sits on Gov. David Paterson's desk with a deadline today his signature.
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Thinking About Burning Your Trash, Think Again

Submitted by Michael Sosin on Mon, 2008-07-21 10:59.

For a long time, homeowners who did not want to pay for their garbage removal just burned it in the backyard, but those days are changing. As newer, synthetic materials become part of the backyard bonfire, more and more toxins are released into the local atmosphere, and the spread of forest fires has become assured.

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NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Solid Waste, Enforcement, Air,Statewide, Albany | Read More >

Bush, Pelosi Face Off Over Offshore Drilling

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Thu, 2008-07-17 13:00.

In a largely symbolic move on Wednesday,

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NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water, Transportation, Open Space, Land Use, Enforcement, Energy,Statewide | Read More >

Planning A Greener Future For Yonkers

Yonkers is undergoing a sweeping revitalization, with new communities, a reborn waterfront and an improved business climate downtown. But what are the best ways to encourage economic growth while making sure that the environment is a top priority? The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund's new 2008 Yonkers Policy Agenda has the answers in its new "Blueprint For A Greener Yonkers."


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NY Lawmakers Want Newtown Creek Declared a Superfund Site

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Mon, 2008-07-14 14:25.
A Superfund designation would mean $15 million in federal funds to clean up Newtown CreekA Superfund designation would mean $15 million in federal funds to clean up Newtown CreekOn Sunday, New York lawmakers asked the federal government to declare Newtown Creek a Superfund site, reports the
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NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water, Public Health, Land Use, Funding, Enforcement,New York City | Read More >

Drilling Bill Awaits Gov Paterson's Approval

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Mon, 2008-07-14 13:51.

A bill that would speed up the permitting process for new natural gas wells awaits

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NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Land Use, Enforcement, Energy,Capital District | Read More >

Results of G8 Summit: Some Progress But Vague Committments

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-07-10 09:47.

The leaders of the world's industrialized and several developing nations concluded a summit in Japan on Wednesday, promising to bring about deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.


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NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Public Health, Enforcement, Energy, Air,Statewide | Read More >

Governor David Paterson’s First 100 Days: A Green Governor?


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Albany Makes Small, Meaningful Strides for Environment


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Incentives In Huntington For Green Development

Submitted by Amy Rhodin on Wed, 2008-07-02 15:08.

The Town of Huntington is expected to vote next month on a plan to give commercial developers incentives if they build according to green guidelines set by the U.S.

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NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Land Use, Funding, Enforcement, Energy,Suffolk | Read More >
 

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