Environment

As temperatures soared across New York this week, Greenidge Generation’s Dresden facility responded by sending nearly its entire power output to the local grid on Wednesday. The company said 99.5% of its electrical production was ... more

A Cornell-led study has found that laser weeders can be as effective as herbicides in killing weeds in East Coast crops like peas, spinach, and beets, according to the Cornell Chronicle. The high-tech machines, using ... more

Burying wood from managed forests could slash atmospheric carbon and cool the planet, according to a new Cornell-led study published in Nature Geoscience. Researchers estimate the method could remove up to 937 gigatons of CO₂ ... more

The Finger Lakes Land Trust has acquired a key stretch of shoreline along Skaneateles Lake, preserving 15 forested acres and 850 feet of lakefront that includes part of the iconic fossil-rich Staghorn Cliffs. Announced June ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push for a new zero-emission nuclear plant in upstate New York has drawn both praise and sharp criticism, according to Spectrum News. She argues it's essential for the state's clean energy future ... more

A 700-page environmental report on Micron's planned semiconductor facility in Clay is raising red flags, according to CNYCentral. Consultant Donald Hughes is calling for an extended public review, warning of long-term risks, especially from toxic ... more

As temperatures soared and demand surged across New York this week, Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. delivered 88% of its Dresden facility’s electrical output to the local power grid, the company announced Wednesday. The move followed ... more

New York State Forest Rangers responded to multiple wilderness rescues and one fatal recovery across the state over the past week, demonstrating the critical role they play in keeping outdoor recreation safe during peak hiking ... more

Seneca Lake Guardian will hold a 30-minute rally on Saturday, June 28, to draw attention to ongoing environmental concerns related to the Greenidge Generation power plant and cryptocurrency mining operation on Seneca Lake. Supporters will ... more

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bold move to greenlight a new nuclear power plant has sparked outrage from New York’s environmental advocates, who argue it undermines true climate progress. Food & Water Watch, a major anti-fracking group, ... more

New York is taking a major step toward a zero-emission future. On June 23 Governor Kathy Hochul directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to build the state’s first new nuclear power plant in decades—one ... more

Efforts to remove the invasive plant hydrilla from Cayuga Lake are set to ramp up this week, according to The Citizen. A delayed herbicide application will target the lake’s southern shore near Aurora. The Cayuga ... more

Senator Tom O’Mara is calling for a sweeping reassessment of New York’s climate agenda, warning that the state’s aggressive push for zero-emissions energy is threatening both grid reliability and economic stability. In his weekly column, ... more

New York's Department of Environmental Conservation is offering $1 million in grants to help municipalities protect open spaces and expand community-owned forests. Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced the funding on June 20 as part of the ... more

From rescuing stranded anglers and ducklings to uncovering illegal landfills and poached trophy bucks, New York State Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) have been active on land and water in recent weeks, enforcing environmental laws ... more

A new analysis examines the financial costs "forever chemicals" have on New York. "PFAS" chemicals in everyday items pose numerous health risks, and the report says health-care costs for New Yorkers are up to $4.4 ... more

New York has fined Onondaga County $10,000 after untreated sewage backed up through manholes at two Solvay industrial sites, according to Syracuse.com. The state also ordered the county to fund a $40,000 project to reduce ... more

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is under fire from environmental groups accusing him of abandoning his prior stance on toxic “forever chemicals,” according to Spectrum News. As a congressman, Zeldin supported tough PFAS regulations, especially for ... more

A New York bill proposing a five-year halt on spreading sewage sludge on farmland failed to get a vote in the Assembly, according to Spectrum News. Though it had bipartisan backing, lawmakers reversed course in ... more