New York has picked the state’s second offshore wind project in the same week that federal regulators announced plans to auction more waters off the south shore of Long Island.
Study: Diesel emissions will kill more than 100 on Long Island in 2023
The oversight of the Surface Transportation Board
Last year, Winters Bros. closed on over 200 acres of land neighboring the current Brookhaven Town landfill in Yaphank just south of Horseblock Road. The purchase of the property, according to Will Flower, senior vice president, will allow Brookhaven Rail, which will eventually operate under Shamrock Rail, to create a rail terminal facility to haul out the area’s garbage.
Solar farms are now starting to replace golf courses
Few things scream ‘privilege’ the way playing golf does. Golfing has become a symbol of sorts, reserved only for those rich enough to afford it. The courses themselves have become a symbol: lavish, well-maintained, and large areas where people go about hitting the balls.
But the courses also pose a number of environmental problems. Despite being “green”, they don’t typically contribute to biodiversity, and often actually pose serious problems for local biodiversity, as they’re covered in short grass and frequented by humans. To make matters even worse, golf courses consume a lot of water. In the US alone, golf courses require over 2 billion gallons of water (7.5 billion liters) per day, averaging about 130,000 gallons (492,000 liters per day). However, some see an opportunity here — an opportunity to turn golf courses from an environmental problem into an environmental asset. How? By filling them with solar panels.
More than $2.5M in grants to improve water quality in Long Island Sound
Federal officials this week announced $5.4 million in grants to government agencies and community groups for 39 conservation and education projects that will benefit water quality in Long Island Sound.
The grants, announced during a virtual news conference Monday, combine funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
Nearly $3M in Grants Secured for Long Island Sound Preservation
Suffolk legislature approves septic grant program
Hochul asks feds to ensure public input on disputed plan for $182M Yaphank facility
LIPA to hold public hearings on new PSEG contract, 'solar tax'
Conservation groups: Make it easier to buy an electric car in New York
Environmental Groups Say Potential Of PFAS In EPA Maps Concerning, Want More Testing
Environmental Groups say new data in maps released by the EPA following a lawsuit shows an estimated 3,500 industrial facilities in the State that could pose dangerous health impacts and water contamination. Citizens Campaign for the Environment and PEER say chemicals known as PFAS don’t have the ability to break down, posing risks to the environment and to human health. Science Policy Director of PEER, Kyla Bennett says there are many ways humans can be exposed to the chemicals.
EPA data shows locations where potential cancer-causing chemicals are being used in New York
New York eighth in nation in sites possibly contaminated by PFA chemicals, advocates say
Long Island group releases map of PFAS chemical use in NY, demands federal clean-up
A Long Island environmental group released a map this week of where PFAS chemicals are being used at industrial facilities across the state.
Federal data released last month shows more than 440 facilities on Long Island could be using harmful chemicals in manufacturing. Exposure to PFAS can lead to higher rates of cancers and other health issues.
Auto fire at Calverton runway enrages residents who opposed storage of flood-damaged vehicles there
Leaders look to foster LI as ‘wind supply chain powerhouse’
Leaders on Long Island continue to advocate fostering the region into a “wind supply chain powerhouse.”
At an industry conference on Friday at LIU Tilles Center, leaders assembled from government, wind energy companies, labor and environmental groups, and local manufacturers. The aim of the conference was to see to it that the region “emerges as the premier source of wind energy” across the nation, according to a press release about the conference.
LI Labor, Business Leaders Discuss Off Shore Wind Opportunities
Long Island’s wind farms will create at least 6,800 jobs with annual salaries averaging $100,000.
That’s according to NYSERDA — New York State Energy Research and Development Authority — the state agency overseeing five offshore wind projects currently in early development. NYSERDA aims to reach 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035 — a goal set to combat the ongoing threats of climate change.
Birds and bees create debate at Capitol
ALBANY — The birds and the bees were a hot topic of discussion at the state Capitol on Monday.
Instead of a sex-ed class, Assembly members and advocates rallied together in support of the Birds and the Bees Protection Act during a press conference and public hearing.
The bill passed the state Senate in June, but did not make it through the Assembly. Both houses are expected to vote on it next session.
