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New York regulators reject more subsidies for Equinor’s offshore wind projects

New York regulators reject more subsidies for Equinor’s offshore wind projects

A coalition of environmental groups rallied Wednesday in support of Equinor’s offshore wind project, Empire Wind 2 — off the coast of Long Beach, N.Y. The pro-wind rally emphasized the importance of state support in offshore wind projects to meet New York’s climate goals and grow new green industries.

“Let's face it — here on Long Island, we are at the front lines of climate change,” said Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment. “You don’t have to tell us about the perils before us, because we live it.”

North Bellport outcries for state probe into ash disposal at Brookhaven landfill

North Bellport outcries for state probe into ash disposal at Brookhaven landfill

The NAACP, environmentalists and community groups want New York Attorney General Letita James to launch an independent investigation of waste company Covanta dumping toxic ash into the Brookhaven landfill.

Long Island residents in minority communities sound off on safety of Brookhaven landfill

Long Island residents in minority communities sound off on safety of Brookhaven landfill

BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. -- Residents who live near the controversial Brookhaven town landfill are demanding an investigation after they say they've gotten sick by hazardous waste.

Long Island: Environmental Concerns Spur Calls For Investigation Into Potential Toxic Dumping At Brookhaven Landfill

Long Island: Environmental Concerns Spur Calls For Investigation Into Potential Toxic Dumping At Brookhaven Landfill

Brookhaven, NY (October 9, 2023) – Leaders from the Brookhaven chapter of the NAACP NYS Conference, Citizens Campaign for the Environment (DDE) and the Brookhaven Landfill Action and Remediation Group (BLARG) today called for an independent investigation into the dumping of potentially hazardous waste for years at the town of Brookhaven landfill, exposing neighboring communities of color, teachers and students at the nearby Frank P. Long School and workers at the landfill to serious health risks.

1,4-dioxane found in Liberty water supply

1,4-dioxane found in Liberty water supply

Company is taking proper steps to remove chemical

Liberty Water customers in the Merrick Service District received a notice from the company last month stating that the chemical 1,4-dioxane had been detected in the drinking water at a concentration that exceeded New York state’s maximum contaminant level of 1 part per billion.

How climate change, renewable energy will impact Long Island’s future

How climate change, renewable energy will impact Long Island’s future

The League of Women Voters of East Nassau recently partnered with the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, a nonprofit and nonpartisan environmental organization, to host a vastly informative presentation on the drastic consequences that climate change could have not only globally, but particularly on Long Island.

Skeptics of offshore wind energy have a misguided focus

Skeptics of offshore wind energy have a misguided focus

Skeptics of offshore wind energy are fretting about the wrong things. Instead of finding imaginary faults with wind turbines that will produce renewable energy for Long Island, they should focus on the real threats of fossil fuels.

Construction Begins on Converter Station for 339-Mile Champlain Hudson Power Express

Construction Begins on Converter Station for 339-Mile Champlain Hudson Power Express

Start of Construction Paves Way for First-Ever Transformation of a Fossil Fuel Site into a Grid-Scale Zero-Emissions Facility in New York City

Wastewater infrastructure casts shadow over Suffolk County elections

Wastewater infrastructure casts shadow over Suffolk County elections

As the local election season intensifies, Suffolk County’s wastewater infrastructure has now become the defining policy issue, with residents and environmentalists demanding immediate action to address what they consider an environmental crisis.

The Unstoppable Sand Land

The Unstoppable Sand Land

IN THE HILLS of the Hamptons, next to one of the most expensive golf clubs in the country, sits a big pit. It spans an area of just over 30 acres — about six city blocks — and drops more than 100 feet deep in some parts, with heaps of sand scattered throughout. Heavy machinery scoops that sand out of the ground, sifts it, and loads it onto trucks for sale. It’s a mine called Sand Land, and it operates much as it has for more than half a century.

It isn’t supposed to. New York’s highest court ruled more than six months ago that Sand Land’s permits were invalid, and regulators told the company to stop mining. The town slapped a stop work order at the entrance. The state Department of Environmental Conservation (dec) sent inspectors and issued violation notices. Sand Land kept digging.

SCWA unveils new water treatment systems for Huntington

SCWA unveils new water treatment systems for Huntington

In a secluded residential block on Northport’s McKinney Avenue lies an advanced water treatment center masquerading as a barn.

At this site, representatives from the Suffolk County Water Authority joined state and local public officials for a press event on Thursday, Aug. 24, announcing eight new high-tech water filtration systems for local drinking water.

Hochul should sign bill to protect birds and bees

Hochul should sign bill to protect birds and bees

Rachel Carson, a pioneer of the modern environmental movement, fought against pesticides and their damaging impact for much of her career. Her landmark 1962 book, “Silent Spring,” relied in part on evidence from two organic farmers on Long Island, who fought against the aerial spraying of the toxic pesticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, or DDT, on crops.

Systems installed in Huntington to remove contaminant from existing water wells

Systems installed in Huntington to remove contaminant from existing water wells

The Suffolk County Water Authority on Thursday said it completed installation of eight advanced-water treatment systems in Huntington Town that will remove an emerging contaminant from existing water wells. 

Would you swim in at this beach?

Would you swim in at this beach?

Bathers looking for a respite from the summer heat have a choice — jostle with crowds at one of the bigger ocean beaches, or find a less crowded bayside beach.

For many, Hewlett Point Beach in East Rockaway is a nice option, especially for families with little kids who want to enjoy the water but avoid bigger waves.

Locals, however, know that after a heavy rain, the beach is likely to be under an advisory against swimming.

Sinkholes on Long Island caused by aging infrastructure, extreme weather, experts say

Sinkholes on Long Island caused by aging infrastructure, extreme weather, experts say

In May, a 20-foot deep sinkhole swallowed part of a Lido Beach road. In June, another one opened in Baldwin. In late July, a third appeared in Oceanside, its dimensions less impressive than its predecessors but big enough “that cars can’t drive safely over it,” a Nassau County police spokesman, Officer Kenneth Palmieri, said at the time. 

Yale researchers seek participants for study of 1,4-dioxane in Long Island drinking water

Yale researchers seek participants for study of 1,4-dioxane in Long Island drinking water

Scientists studying the poorly-understood “forever chemical” 1,4-dioxane are looking for volunteers on the East End, especially those whose homes have private drinking water wells, for a study of the chemical’s potential health impacts.

DEC Announces New Leadership Appointments

DEC Announces New Leadership Appointments

DEC Names Chief Resiliency Officer, Director of Indian Nation Affairs, Regional Director for Region 7, Director of Media Relations

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced four appointments to new and existing leadership positions with DEC's Executive and Regional teams.

New York forces Brookhaven to address toxic plume coming from its landfill

New York forces Brookhaven to address toxic plume coming from its landfill

Brookhaven Landfill rises behind the Frank P. Long Intermediate School and playground in North Bellport.

An underground plume of PFAS and other dangerous chemicals has emanated from the Brookhaven Landfill for decades. The Town of Brookhaven is now ordered to measure how far they must go to remediate affected drinking water sources.

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