GOP urges Hochul to veto gas hookup cost shift
Republicans are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to block a bill that would end New York’s “100-foot rule” for gas service. According to the Finger Lakes Times, the rule requires utilities to cover gas hookup ... more
Residents and lawmakers rally to shut down crypto plant days after oil spill reported by DEC
Three years after its air permit was denied, the Greenidge Generation cryptocurrency-mining facility remains in operation—and residents across the Finger Lakes say they’ve had enough. Environmental advocates rally on permit denial anniversary On Saturday, June ... more
HABs advisory issued for Conesus Lake swimmers
A Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) advisory is in effect for Conesus Lake, with small, localized blooms spotted near Vitale Park and the southeast shoreline, according to the Livingston County Department of Health. While the drinking ... more
‘We’re Flying Blind’: U.S. Hurricane Forecasting in Crisis as Data Cuts Gut Key Warning Systems
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season intensifies, forecasters are raising urgent alarms: they are losing the tools they rely on to predict deadly storms. Budget cuts and agency infighting have triggered a historic collapse in ... more
Barclay backs nuclear push to fix state’s energy grid
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay is applauding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s new directive to build an advanced nuclear power plant, calling it a “long-overdue” move to strengthen New York’s fragile energy grid. In a column released ... more
DEC seeks input on Great Divide forest plan
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is inviting public comment on a draft management plan for more than 7,000 acres of public land in Steuben, Schuyler, and Chemung counties. The Great Divide Unit ... more
Waterloo Rotary launches community battery recycling program
The Waterloo Rotary Club has teamed up with Seneca Meadows, Seneca County, and local scouts to expand battery recycling efforts across the Waterloo community, the club announced Friday. The initiative began with student outreach at ... more
DEC launches public portal to track $1.7B in water grants
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation has launched an interactive web portal that maps more than 2,100 water quality and habitat projects funded across the state, officials announced Friday. The Division of Water Grants Data ... more
Senate Republicans urge Hochul to veto gas rule repeal
State Senate Republicans are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to reject legislation that would eliminate New York’s “100-foot rule” for natural gas service, warning it could burden homeowners and strain the electric grid. Senator Tom ... more
Greenidge diverts nearly all power to grid during heat wave
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
Laser weeders match herbicides in East Coast farm test
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
Study: Burying wood debris could curb global warming
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
Land Trust secures rare Skaneateles Lake shoreline
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
Hochul’s nuclear plant plan sparks split reactions
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
Consultant urges more review time for Micron plant plan
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
Greenidge diverts 88% of power to local grid amid heat
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
DEC responds to rescues, recovery across New York
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 activists plan June 28 rally
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
Environmental groups slam Hochul’s nuclear energy plan
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
