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Blueprint For A Greener Westchester County

Westchester County and its 45 municipalities have a long history of environmental leadership, but how can local governments continue this trend while protecting and improving their economic base? The New York League of Conservation Voters Education Fund’s 2010 “Blueprint for a Greener Westchester County” shows how, with policy recommendations covering transportation, energy conservation, sustainable development, natural resource protection and open space preservation.
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State Orders Closure of Peekskill Waste Facility

Submitted by Joanne Lee on Thu, 2010-08-19 11:42.

After years of environmental violations and fines, Karta Corporation, a solid-waste facility in Peekskill, will shut down and clear out after the state Department of Environmental Conservation revoked the facility's permit.


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'Sewage Crisis' Seen In Great Lakes

Submitted by Erin Stabile on Thu, 2010-08-12 11:09.

A new study found that 41 billion gallons of untreated sewage and dirty stormwater were dumped into the Great Lakes last year. The same study estimates that it will cost Great Lakes communities approximately $23.3 billion to solve the overflow problem.


Air Pollution Nixes Buffalo's Sewage Agreement

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2010-08-05 16:23.

The ink was barely dry on Amherst's approval for the Buffalo Sewer Authority to incinerate its sludge when the deal fell through due to state air quality objections.


Wins For Air Quality, Recycling In NYC

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2010-07-29 17:34.

On Thursday, the New York City Council took major steps to improve recycling and air quality in the five boroughs.


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Senate Fight for Climate and Clean Energy Legislation Falls Short

Submitted by Revell Schulte on Thu, 2010-07-22 12:00.

On Wednesday, twelve senators got together to draft a letter to Senate majority leader Harry Reid requesting the inclusion of climate and clean energy plans in upcoming legislation.

Great Kills Park Finally To Be Restored?

Submitted by Khari Linton on Tue, 2010-07-20 14:13.
Great Kills Park has been very important to the residents of Staten Island offering beaches, biking paths, fishing areas, hiking trails, sports fields, walking trails, among other amenities including its many upscale restaurants that provide economic growth to the area.

SESSION UPDATE: What's Moved, What's Stalled, In Albany

Despite the confusion in Albany, the legislative session has not definitively concluded since there is no final budget yet. That means when legislators resume budget discussions, environmental legislation can and should be part of the mix. Learn what has moved and what hasn't, and take action today to help push critical bills over the finish line.
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DiNapoli Report Finds Fault with EPF Implementation

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Thu, 2010-06-24 15:59.

Thursday, State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli announced the publication of Effective Management of the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), a report which e

Closer Look At State's New E-Waste Initiative

Submitted by Kris FitzPatrick on Mon, 2010-06-07 14:56.

Despite the overriding negatives of the recent Environmental Protection Fund cuts passed in Albany, there is one positive component: a strong new provision on electronics waste recycling.


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