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EcoPolitics Daily: Offering an environmental angle on New York's political scene.


Friday: Congress Puts Transit At Risk, Again

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2012-02-02 17:36.

In a move that would undo bipartisan support for mass transit that has been in place since the Reagan administration, the U.S.

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Major Energy Efficiency Program Starts

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2012-02-02 15:56.

New York State has launched a major energy-efficiency initiative that was a major environmental success (and a top

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Long Island Senators Push For New LIRR Track

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2012-02-02 14:42.

A trio of State Senators has called on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to prioritize construction of a second Long Island Rail Road track between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma.


Next Week: National Environmental Scorecard

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2012-02-02 13:03.
Exactly how "green" is your local member of Congress?

Growing Effort To Eliminate Pesticides On Long Island

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2012-02-02 11:54.

This map shows locations where metalaxyl -- a fungicide -- was discovered in drinking water.This map shows locations where metalaxyl -- a fungicide -- was discovered in drinking water.Environmental groups are asking state environmental officials to immediately ban

Prince Of Tides To Generate Power From East River

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2012-02-02 11:19.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission just gave the green light to tidal power on the East River, granting Verdant Power a license to

NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water, Energy,New York City | Read More >

Next Steps For The Environmental Protection Fund

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2012-01-26 17:03.

Even though Gov. Andrew Cuomo has recommended funding the Environmental Protection Fund at last year's level, we're not out of the woods just yet.


Solar On Schools? Bright Idea, Sez Boro Prez

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2012-01-26 14:58.

NYLCV's campaign to bring more solar energy to New York got a big boost Thursday from Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer.


NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Funding, Energy,New York City | Read More >

Energy Issues At Top Of Obama's Agenda

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2012-01-26 14:32.

President Barack Obama clearly laid out his energy agenda in Tuesday's State of the Union address, promising "responsible development" of domestic oil a

NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Land Use, Energy,Statewide | Read More >

Court: State's Water Pollution Control Efforts Too Lax

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2012-01-26 13:57.

New York State isn't taking the steps it should to address one of the biggest source of water pollution: stormwater runoff.


 

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