Environment
Hudson Valley State Parklands May Soon Increase
Gov. Cuomo proposes adding more than 2,000 acres among other robust environmental initiatives in 2020 State of the State address.
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Capitalizing on Climate Change
By Nicole Hitner Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Cricket Valley and the Fight for New York’s Energy Future
By Cordelia Schiller Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
The Promise and Peril of Cow Power
By Phillip Pantuso Environment Primary category in which blog post is published
Who’s Hunting Now?
Five stories of modern New York hunters.
What 2.9 Billion Birds Can Tell Us About Climate Change
A new study on bird population decline quantifies the impact humans have already had on the environment.
The Pace of Disaster Is Accelerating. Are We Ready?
The impacts of rising sea levels and increasing climate instability may force hard choices in the years to come.
Between the Engineer and the Poet
On the Hudson Valley’s rich heritage of environmental activism
A Living River
A new short film from National Geographic filmmaker Jon Bowermaster looks at efforts by Riverkeeper, the DEC, and others to restore the life within our majestic Hudson River.
The Latest on the Wallkill River Cleanup
A forthcoming clean water plan from the DEC will outline a strategy to end harmful algal blooms in one of the Hudson's largest tributaries.
The End of Fossil Fuels in New York?
New York lawmakers have passed the most ambitious climate plan in the country. But how will we get to net-zero emissions by 2050? TBD.
Our Aging Infrastructure: Peril and Opportunity
As a nation, we’re not doing very well at keeping our systems running. Here's why.
Is the Hudson River Cleanup Finished?
The EPA Thinks So. New York State’s DEC Says No Way.
