A bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week moves New York a step closer to banning the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
The Editorial Board: New money for the Great Lakes will help boost the region’s environment, economy
How the infrastructure bill could be spent on Buffalo Niagara waterways
The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has helped control invasive species, launched fish and wildlife initiatives in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, and helped reduce harmful algal blooms, phosphorus and water pollution.
Now, with an infusion of new funds expected into the federal program, area water advocates hope it could soon be used for sediment remediation in the Black Rock canals, Scajaquada Creek, Two Mile Creek, Cayuga Creek and other local waterways.
Another Voice: Infrastructure bill will lead to a cleaner WNY
Connecticut's Ban Prohibits Single-Use Plastic Bags. So Walmart Is Using Thicker Ones.
Report: Use Of PFAS Chemicals Linked To Health Problems Is Widespread
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), an advocacy organization, released a report on Wednesday revealing that more than 40,000 industrial and municipal sites are known to use PFAS across the country. It’s part of a push to clean up the so-called forever chemicals.
Environmentalists call thicker Walmart plastic bags an attempt around new law
Walmart rolls out thicker ‘reusable’ plastic bags in response to Connecticut’s single-use plastic bag ban
A statewide ban that took effect last week was intended to eliminate single-use plastic bags from Connecticut’s checkout counters, but in response, Walmart has begun offering thicker plastic bags.
The bags, which the retail giant bills as sustainable, reusable up to 125 times and recyclable, are not prohibited under the plastic bag ban, because of their thicker weight. The State Department of Revenue Services defines single-use checkout bags as “bags with a thickness of less than 4 mils” — the thickness of the new Walmart bags. However, environmentalists say regardless of the weight, plastic is a real threat.
Feds to begin review of wind farm off Long Beach
Federal prosecutors create new environmental justice team
Federal prosecutors have created a new environmental justice team to focus on prosecuting crimes related to child lead exposure, air pollution and the protection of waters and wetlands across Long Island and New York City, officials said Thursday.
Jacquelyn M. Kasulis, the acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, announced on Thursday the creation of the team, which is composed of seven assistant U.S. Attorneys from the Civil Division.
Suozzi Introduces Three Pieces of Legislation to Better Protect Long Island and New York’s Environment
Since beginning public service, Suozzi has fought tirelessly to protect Long Island and New York’s environment.
Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens) has introduced three pieces of legislation that would promote environmental sustainability across New York and Long Island. As a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, the chief tax-writing committee, Suozzi is able to advance legislation that would amend our tax code and offer incentives to homeowners, businesses, and state governments that promote environmental sustainability.
Single-use plastic bags are gone for good in Connecticut. If you forget to bring your own bag to the store, there won’t be any single-use ones available
Video Simulation Shows What Empire Wind Project, Off Long Island And N.J., Will Look Like From Shore
LONG BEACH, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) – Offshore wind power is coming to New York for the first time, and it would be the largest wind farm in the nation to date.
As CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reports, a video simulation of what’s called the Empire Wind Project, off Long Island and New Jersey, shows what it will look like from shore.
N.Y. Supreme Court Allows Brookhaven Landfill Lawsuits To Proceed
State passes kelp bill that could pave the way for commercial cultivation in 2 LI bays
Bottle bill hailed as ‘long overdue’ legislative achievement
Biden Budget Proposals Would Support NY Great Lakes Protection Efforts
From 2009 to 2017, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative spent $134 million on more than a hundred projects.
Groups working for clean, affordable water are supporting President Joe Biden's proposed budget and American Jobs Plan, which would invest billions into the Great Lakes region.
Environmentalists blast Navy's handling of remediation survey for Grumman plume
State passes kelp bill that could pave way for commercial cultivation in 2 LI bays
Navy, under fire for groundwater pollution in Manorville, may use unpublicized survey to justify dissolving Grumman cleanup advisory board
Lack of responses to the 'environmental concerns survey' may lead Navy to dissolve 23-year-old advisory board due to 'insufficient interest' in the Grumman cleanup effort — but the Navy's outreach is 'a farce,' critic says
The Navy is conducting an “environmental concerns” survey it says will be used to update its community involvement plan for the cleanup and restoration of the former Grumman site in Calverton.