New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton says New York’s air is cleaner than it has been in decades, driven largely by the State’s strong environmental laws and regulations. Photo illustration by Chris LeBoutillier via www.pexels.com. New York’s DEC commissioner responds to Trump’s executive order on state overreach regarding climate issues Editor’s note In an executive order signed last week, President Donald Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to “stop the... Letters to the Editor 11 Apr 2025 | 12:19
New York to charge fossil fuel companies for damage from climate change Large fossil fuel companies would have to pay fees to help New York fight the effects of climate change under a bill signed... News 01 Jan 2025 | 12:10
We need young voters to participate I’m sorry to hear that so many young people are disengaged from the political process, especially in this election year.... Letters to the Editor 18 Jun 2024 | 01:09
Popular navigation apps fail local drivers during Dec. rainstorm Flooded roads in the Monroe-Woodbury area during a rainstorm are now as regular an occurrence as weekend traffic jams at... Local News 21 Dec 2023 | 03:43
Sustainable Warwick’s Climate and Energy Committee will present a webinar on Monday, Oct. 18. This program gives many affordable, specific suggestions on making your home more efficient (and comfortable), choosing renewables and joining with others in making changes. Climate change: Meaningful solutions at home and in your community Sustainable Warwick’s Climate and Energy Committee will present a webinar on Monday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. Sign up for this online... Local News 11 Oct 2021 | 05:28
Short-term pain for some, long-term survival for all In response to the definitely-longer-than-200-words letter submitted by Sullivan County business mogul Randy Resnick, I have... Letters to the Editor 25 May 2021 | 05:08
Good news for everyone Kudos to President Biden for his comprehensive and exciting climate initiative announced on January 28. It is a first step... Letters to the Editor 29 Jan 2021 | 02:54
Frozen apples in the Pennings' orchard following an ice storm. ( Photo provided) Local voices on climate change: 'You cannot deny it' If you don't believe in climate change, ask the farmer who never saw his father lose a crop to hail but has lost his own... Local News 13 Mar 2020 | 10:50
Rapid weather swings increase flu risk New research from a team of Florida State University scientists shows that rapid weather variability as a result of climate... Healthy You 03 Feb 2020 | 01:36
After shame in Vietnam, the U.S. military is poised to finally win a war Humanity is approaching an environmental apocalypse. It is looking ever more likely that our survival depends on us changing... Letters to the Editor 08 Jan 2020 | 06:02
NASA photo of Planet Earth 'This is no planet B' "Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice" wrote the great American poet Robert Frost towards the beginning of... Home 02 Oct 2019 | 11:43
Climate Strike on Friday, Sept. 20, a global response that includes marches in New York City and locations in the Hudson Valley. Check https://strikewithus.org/ for locations and details. ( Source: strikewithus.org) 'We don’t have much time' The climate crisis is, fortunately, becoming a major issue. Sustainable Warwick has long advocated for a more effective reduction... Home 10 Sep 2019 | 01:02
Source: Special Report on Climate Change and Land To tackle climate change we need to rethink our food system The way we produce, consume and discard food is no longer sustainable. That much is clear from the newly released UN climate... Columns 13 Aug 2019 | 04:34
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