Environment

Preservation of the Wilbur uplands, recently acquired by the Kingston Land Trust, illuminates the tensions between development and land conservation in the Hudson Valley.

New York has committed to reducing emissions and fighting climate change. But meeting those lofty goals will take more investment and more legislation.

The effort ties licenses and revenue to social equity—but it’s good for small farmers, too.

A surprise proposal from a California energy company to build a pumped storage hydroelectric plant on the Ashokan Reservoir has managed to anger just about everybody.

NYC regularly discharges turbid water from the Ashokan Reservoir into the Esopus before it reaches faucets in the city. Some environmentalists say the practice has negative effects.

The TIAA Divest campaign builds momentum for pulling funding from polluters and reinvesting in renewable energy companies.

Food industry workers are among the most highly exploited laborers in the US. But a growing movement is bringing justice into the system.

The heavy rains came on December 25, threatening disaster for residents along Schoharie Creek. But lessons learned by elected officials and emergency personnel—plus a little luck—helped prevent the worst-case scenario.

The local effects of the climate crisis are easy to list. But how does it feel, and what challenges is it already presenting?

A confidential document obtained by The River details the railroad company’s strategy for further limiting access to the river’s east bank.

Environmental leaders and activists tell us what they envision in their areas of expertise for the next decade—and how we get there.

Environmental leaders and activists tell us what they envision in their areas of expertise for the next decade—and how we get there.

Environmental leaders and activists tell us what they envision in their areas of expertise for the next decade—and how we get there.

Environmental leaders and activists tell us what they envision in their areas of expertise for the next decade—and how we get there.

An industrial accident from 30 years ago could be worsening a coronavirus hot spot today.

In the sprawling 51st state Senate district, Schoharie County farmer Jim Barber sees an opportunity to help rural economies recover.

A photo series showcasing the latest efforts to clean up the Dewey Loeffel Landfill Superfund Site.

The Democratic state Senate candidate for the 46th district discusses our interconnected crises, environmental policy fixes, and her father’s legacy.