Nearly 70% of dishwashing soap tested by a state-funded pollution prevention group had detections of 1,4-dioxane at levels higher than soon-to-be implemented state standards.
Sunrise Wind Advancing Operations and Maintenance Hub in Suffolk County
Sunrise Wind, an offshore wind joint venture between Ørsted and Eversource, has announced a purchase in Brookhaven Town – 22 Research Way, in East Setauket – a new facility that will serve as the regional Operations and Maintenance (O&M) hub for Sunrise Wind and will help support the joint venture’s portfolio of Northeast wind farms.
Winters Bros. wants to move waste by rail - Environmental group presents concerns
Advocates: Contamination may have spread in Calverton
Data released by the U.S. Navy indicates that contamination from the former Grumman property in Calverton could be migrating farther off site and into private drinking wells, residents and elected officials said.
Advocates have for years urged the Navy to expand testing at the former Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant — which was owned by the federal government and operated by Northrop Grumman Corp. until 1996 — larger than a one-mile radius.
Newly released data disclose Navy knew of toxic PFAS chemicals in groundwater at Grumman ‘fence line’ in 2016
Environmentalists Push Navy To Recognize New Clean Water Standards In N.Y.
Letter: Let’s look at the facts on renewable energy
Riverhead’s solar moratorium on hold — for now
A proposed moratorium on new commercial solar facilities was tabled by the Riverhead Town Board yesterday.
The board voted 4-0 — with Councilman Frank Beyrodt recused due to family business interests — to table the measure for a short period of time to address concerns and questions about its language.
Solar moratorium is tabled by Riverhead Town Board; casino concerns aired
Sand Land Prevails in Court
Connecticut health officials warn about flesh-eating bacteria in Long Island Sound
U.S. Rep Rice, local groups urge DOI to act on New York wind energy areas designation
Hamptons sand mine accused of illegal activity, environmentalists demand action from town
Coalition pushes to reinforce New York State's safe drug disposal law as opioid overdoses rise
Elected leaders push for wind farms in region
Rice Calls On Feds To Let Offshore Wind Projects Move Forward
Two offshore wind farms were approved by the state last year, but the federal government hasn't done its part yet, the Congresswoman said.
LONG BEACH, NY — Government, environment and labor leaders gathered in Long Beach today to call on the federal Department of Interior to allow lease auctions to be held for New York offshore wind farms.
New York Delegation: End Offshore-Wind Delays Now
Final Point One referendum left standing
The postponement of a statewide vote this fall on a $3 billion environmental bond act leaves only one environment-related referendum on the November ballot for Suffolk County residents. It’s a proposal by County Executive Steve Bellone to divert about $190 million from a sewer fund to plug holes in the county’s always-creaky but now pandemic-afflicted budget.
Discarded used masks, gloves increase health risks, pollution
TRAVERSE CITY — The irony is not lost on Michelle Klein.
The dirty sanitizing wipes, the used face masks and latex gloves that are found on the ground at gas stations, in parking lots as well as sidewalks and streets have Klein, the director of personal health at the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, scratching her head.
