Rachael Blair's blog

NYLCV Events

2008 Spring Gala
New York City
05.29.08

Eco-Breakfast
Albany, NY
05.19.08

Upcoming events

Just Breathe: A Community Forum on Brooklyn's Heath, Energy and Environment(Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 10:00am)
Waterfront Celebration For Astoria/LIC Parks(Saturday, May 17, 2008 - 1:00pm)
Public Forum on Global Warming(Sunday, May 18, 2008 - 1:00pm)
2008 Capital District Eco-Breakfast(Monday, May 19, 2008 - 8:00am)
GreenSpeaks Long Island Presentation(Monday, May 19, 2008 - 7:00pm)
GreenYorktown Cafe - Hudson Valley Warming(Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 7:30pm)
Celebrating a Greener New York Spring Gala(Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 6:30pm)
Green Drinks Long Island Wine Tasting(Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 6:00pm)

Local Foods Growing in Schools

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Thu, 2008-05-15 13:03.

With rising fuel costs making it prohibitively expensive to import products from distant places such as California and China, it is getting easier for New York farmers to get their fruits and vegetables into the school lunches of local children.

NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Public Health, Energy,Statewide, Albany | Read More >

Hydrokinetic Power In The Niagara River?

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Thu, 2008-05-15 12:17.

Two firms are looking at the Niagara River as a means to generate power through the emerging technology of hydrokinetic power generation, reports The Buffalo News.

NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water, Energy,Central & Western NY | Read More >

Natural Gas Pipeline Decision Appealed

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Wed, 2008-05-14 17:30.

Broadwater, a joint venture of Shell Oil and TransCanada Pipelines, has an extra 30 days to appeal the New York Secretary of State's ruling that its proposed floating natural gas terminal is not consistent with the state's coastal management policy.

NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water, Land Use, Energy,Long Island | Read More >

Long Island Designates New Bird Conservation Area

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Wed, 2008-05-14 17:10.

Over 2,100 acres of state parkland on Long Island's East End were designated as New York State's 50th bird conservation area on Wednesday, according to Newsday.

NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Open Space, Land Use, Enforcement, Air,Long Island | Read More >