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Lake Erie's Growing Dead Zone Problem
Lake Erie currently experiences seasonal ‘dead zones’ larger than they have been since the mid 80’s- about 25% of the
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Governor Cuomo overturns NYC Carryout Bag Bill
On Tuesday, February 14th, just one day before it was set to go into effect, Governor Cuomo signed a law
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DEC Adopting New Sea Level Rise Projections
On February 6 the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the implementation of updated sea-level rise projections
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Support for Residential Geothermal Systems is coming to New York
This week, Governor Cuomo created a $15 million rebate program for geothermal heat pumps, a longtime ask of NYLCV and
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New Renewable Energy Plans in New York
More renewable energy could be incorporated into New York State’s electrical grid, according to the New York Independent System Operator’s
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New York City Council Environmental Scorecard 2016
One of our most important goals at NYLCV is to make sure elected officials keep to their promises when it
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New York's Public Service Commission: A Brief Introduction
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has been in the news a lot lately. Audrey Zibelman, chair of the PSC, announced
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LIPA approves largest US offshore wind farm
On January 25, 2017, the Long Island Power Authority approved a proposal to construct the South Fork Wind Farm between
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