Long Island, particularly Suffolk County, has a serious drinking-water problem, and the New York League of Conservation Voters is urging local government leaders to take action to help remedy the problem.
Environmental groups in New York push to save offshore wind plan
Once Again, Legislature Kicks the Can of Litter Reduction Down Trash-Filled Road
EPR for packaging bill fails to pass in New York before legislative deadline
Dive Brief:
A high-profile EPR for packaging bill did not pass in New York before the end of the legislative session this weekend, despite last-minute updates meant to address stakeholder concerns.
New York Protects “The Birds & The Bees” With Nation-Leading Legislation
Albany, NY — The New York State Legislature has passed the Birds and Bees Protection Act (A.7640/S.1856A), a first-in-the-nation bill that would rein in the use of neurotoxic neonicotinoid pesticides (“neonics”), which now heads to Governor Hochul’s desk for her signature. The Birds and Bees Protection Act bans the neonic uses that in-depth Cornell University shows provide no economic benefits to users or are replaceable with safer, effective alternatives — specifically neonic coatings on corn, soybean, and wheat seeds and lawn and garden uses (with an exception for invasive species treatments). This eliminates 80%–90% of the neonics entering New York’s environment yearly.
Another Voice: Our waterways and communities are drowning in plastic pollution
There have been misleading messages about the legislation currently being considered by the state legislature, known as the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S.4246/A.5322). The simple fact is that the proposed policy would begin to reduce plastic pollution in our Great Lakes and increase recycling, all while saving taxpayers money.
NYSDOH: Fish in Peconic River test positive for PFAS, residents warned to limit consumption
Settlement clears path for Lawrence Aviation Superfund site redevelopment in Port Jefferson Station
Students at Long Island Sound High School Summit share research projects to preserve 'ecological gem'
Suffolk County Executive Bellone and Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim Announce Progress for Sewer Projects
New County Project Will Connect Lake Avenue in Saint James to County Sewer District
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone today joined Smithtown Supervisor Ed Wehrheim, State and County elected officials, and local business leaders to announce a new County project to provide a connection to sewers for Lake Avenue businesses, and a new $10 million grant award to help advance the long-awaited Smithtown Business District sewer project to construction.
'Protect Whales': 20 Groups Call For More Federal Protections, Funding
M&T awards $585K to LI nonprofits
Researchers studying link between likely carcinogen 1,4-dioxane, Long Islanders' health
Yale researchers are looking for 500 Long Islanders to participate in a study that will help them better understand exposure to the chemical 1,4-dioxane, a likely carcinogen found in both drinking water and common household products.
Making Every Day Earth Day at Citizens Campaign for the Environment
Legislator Lafazan, Citizens Campaign for the Environment: Help fight climate change by making Nassau County carbon neutral by 2035
Nassau County Legislator Joshua A. Lafazan (D – Woodbury) joined with members of the Legislature’s Minority Caucus and advocates from the Citizens Campaign for the Environment to unveil legislation that would require Nassau County to become carbon neutrality in its municipal operations by Jan. 1, 2035.
Suffolk sewer upgrade plan includes tax hike
New bill would make all Nassau County municipal operations carbon neutral by 2035
Suffolk County Executive Bellone and Brookhaven Town Supervisor Romaine Announce Local Benefits Agreements to Advance Sunrise Wind Project
Long Island experts' report calls for better use of recycled water to save aquifer, reduce pollution
A plan to reuse treated wastewater to irrigate golf courses, sod farms and nurseries has the potential for "revolutionizing" water conservation on Long Island by reducing pumping from the region's sole source aquifer while avoiding the discharge of nitrogen into coastal waters, a team of environmental experts said Wednesday.
