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Our Roadmap For A Greener Long Island

Long Island faces an array of environmental challenges, from traffic congestion and unchecked suburban sprawl, to an underbuilt mass transit system and development that continues to encroach on priceless natural resources. Our 2008 Long Island Policy Agenda lays out a comprehensive roadmap for county and local policymakers and officials to confront these and other sustainability challenges facing Nassau and Suffolk counties.


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Long Island Designates New Bird Conservation Area

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

2,140 acres of state parkland on Long Island's East End were designated as New York State's 50th bird conservation area on Wednesday, reports Newsday.

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McCain Reveals Climate Change Agenda

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Tue, 2008-05-13 16:57.

On Monday, presumed Republican president nominee John McCain outlined his plan to combat climate change, reports The New York Times.

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Poll: Mixed Results in Long Island Residents' Conservation Views

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Mon, 2008-05-12 14:03.
Long Island residents are willing to switch to energy-efficient light bulbs, but a recent poll shows most are unlikely to abandon their gas-guzzling SUVs or sedans.
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Federal TCE Guidelines Needed, Assemblywoman Says

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Thu, 2008-05-08 16:35.

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Endwell) testified before the U.S.

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How To Make Long Island Green? Ask John Cameron

Submitted by Michelle Subbiondo on Thu, 2008-05-08 13:15.

John Cameron, acting chair of NYLCV's Long Island ChapterJohn Cameron, acting chair of NYLCV's Long Island ChapterJohn D.

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NYLCV Applauds City Council For New Green Measures

The legislation will add about 10,000 trees to the cityscape each year.The legislation will add about 10,000 trees to the cityscape each year.The Big Apple is one step closer to becoming the “Green Apple,” following Wednesday's passage of legislation in the New York City Council that will ensure residents can enjoy more trees, open space and long-term sustainability planning.
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Hudson Valley Breathes A Little Easier

Submitted by Rachael Blair on Thu, 2008-05-01 12:23.

According to a new report from the American Lung Association, the air quality in the Hudson Valley has improved, although tighter standards are still needed, reports the

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NYLCV Applauds City Council For New Green Measures

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2008-05-01 11:51.

The legislation passed Wednesday will add about 10,000 trees to the cityscape each year.The legislation passed Wednesday will add about 10,000 trees to the cityscape each year.The Big Apple is one step closer to becoming the “Green Apple,” following Wednesday's passage of legislation in the New York City Council that will ensure residents can enjoy more trees, open space and long-term sustainabili

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A Year in the Life of 'PlaNYC 2030': Performance, Promise and Limits


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