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League of Conservation Voters proposes green agenda for Yonkers

The "Blueprint for a Greener Yonkers," produced by the New York League of Conservation Voters, urges the city to pass new building codes that would require energy efficient new construction and promote a waterfront that's accessible to all residents - not just those living in new developments on the Hudson River.
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State Legislature Unanimously Passes Green Building Act

The state Legislature has taken an important step toward reducing New York's carbon footprint and saving taxpayer money, after the Senate and Assembly unanimously passed the State Green Building Construction Act. The measure, which nearly passed last year, now heads to Gov. David Paterson's desk. Thank you to our lawmakers for taking this important step toward a greener New York!


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Act For Green Building Techniques Passed Unanimously in State Senate and Assembly

Submitted by Amy Rhodin on Mon, 2008-06-16 11:41.

The State Green Building Construction Act was passed unanimously in the New York State Assembly and Senate, announced Assemb

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Troy Homes Get A 'Green' Makeover

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-04-17 15:54.

A restoration project in Troy to bring two historic homes into the 21st century could end up serving as a blueprint for energy-efficient "green" building projects all over the state.


Westchester Businesses Join Fight Against Climate Change

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-03-06 18:31.

Last Tuesday, Westchester County Executive Andy Spano and the Global Warming Task Force called on businesses to help reduce the county's carbon footprint.  That same day, IBM announced the release of its new mainframe computer that will reduce power and cooling costs up to 85 percent in companies' energy-sapping data centers, reports

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Event Date: 03/12/2008
7:00pm - 9:00pm

The Schenectady County Climate Change Coalition is sponsoring a program on the topic "Greening Schenectady," at the Proctors Theater Robb Alley, 432 State St., in downtown Schenectady.

Speakers will include Phillip Morris, CEO of Proctors; Mona Golub, vice president of the Golub Corporation; architect Bill Connor, and two representatives of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Mayor Brian Stratton will also receive the coalition's first annual Green Star award for leadership in combating climate change in Schenectady.

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, call Nancy Peterson at (518) 374-5810 or e-mail grsanc06@nycap.rr.com. 



This event is a Panel Discussion
Filed Under: Capital District, Schenectady

Rockland County Legislators Propose New Environmental Laws

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-01-24 23:41.

Legislator Alden Wolfe wants to ban the foam products in county offices.Legislator Alden Wolfe wants to ban the foam products in county offices.The Rockland County Legislature has been busy in the first weeks of the year, submitted over 30 bills including some important ones on the environment.


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Dep't of Energy Finalizes New Regs On Green Buildings

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2007-12-27 17:31.

The federal government is stepping up its construction of green buildings, like this one at Fort Hood in Texas.The federal government is stepping up its construction of green buildings, like this one at Fort Hood in Texas.The U.S.

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School Buildings Look To Be Green

Submitted by Joshua Finkelstein on Tue, 2007-12-18 17:27.

The Healthy Schools Network announced it has been successful in getting a  provision, S.506, inserted in the High Performance Green Building Act of 2007.


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Spitzer, Bloomberg And Silver Announce Plans for City's First Green School

Submitted by Sandy Jensen on Thu, 2007-11-15 12:26.

With land donated by the state, New York City will build it's first green school in Battery Park City to ease overcrowding in Lower Manhattan schools and provide a healthy and sustainable environment for students.


 

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