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Tell Your Legislators: Don't Close Our State Parks!

The summer camp at Riverbank State Park would be canceled if the Legislature enacts park budget cuts.The summer camp at Riverbank State Park would be canceled if the Legislature enacts park budget cuts.Up to 131 state parks in every corner of New York will be closed or face severely reduced hours if the Legislature approves Gov. David Paterson's proposed budget. Cutting parks is flat wrong, not only because parks play a vital role in health and recreation, but also because they generate five times their investment in economic activity. Please join us in telling the state Legislature that enough is enough -- save our state parks now!


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Support Environmentally Responsible Politics Today!

The skyrocketing price of home heating oil. The lack of clean, affordable energy alternatives. The neglect of our crumbling transportation infrastructure. Albany plays an important role in addressing these problems but we cannot break through the political gridlock without your help. By making a contribution to the Climate Action PAC today, you can help elect pro-environment leaders and set us on the right track toward a better New York.


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Event Date: 03/20/2010
9:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: The Metropolitan, 3 Pratt Blvd., Glen Cove , NY 11542

Come to a conference discussing a variety of cllimate change issues. Expert Speakers and Exhibitors will be presenting on 

  • The Science, the Legislation and Expanding Role of Individuals
  • Causes and effects of climate change
  • Status of federal and local legislation
  • How to advocate for solutions
  • How to lower your carbon footprint & improve your home's energy efficiency
  • How to use solar and wind power in your home and get the best deals
  • How to get LIPA subsidies and federal tax credits worth tens of thousands of dollars for solar power
  • How to compete for high-paying "green" jobs

Confirmed speakers: Rabia Aziz, Advocating for Solutions ● Prof. Bret Bennington, Hofstra U. ● Prof. Malcolm Bowman, Stony Brook U. ● Hon. David Denenberg, Nassau County Legislature ● Hon. Jon Kaiman, Supervisor, N. Hempstead ● Neal Lewis, Sustainability Institute, Molloy College ● Chuck Schwartz, Green Drinks ● Prof. Hillary Brown, Spitzer School of Architecture, CCNY

Confirmed Exhibitors: Cantiague Electric ● Freedom Waterless Car Wash ● Green Audit USA ● EmPower ● SUNation Solar Systems Newgrange Electric

The event is free for all who preregister.

There will be light refreshments & door prizes.



This event is a Panel Discussion
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RGGI Auction Revives Questions About Its Coveted Dollars

Submitted by David Rozan on Thu, 2010-03-11 15:04.

The results of the latest Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative carbon auction will be announced on Friday.  But some states, including New York, may not let their share of the proceeds go to the energy efficiency and environmental programs for which they are intended, according to the Wall Street Journal

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New DEC Policy To Protect Aquatic Life

Submitted by Adrienne Oppenheim on Thu, 2010-03-11 13:39.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation this week announced an important action to reduce the number of fish, fish eggs and larvae regularly destroyed when large quantities of water are withdrawn from rivers to cool steam electric plants.


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NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Water,Statewide | Read More >

Signs Of Life For Federal Climate Legislation

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Wed, 2010-03-10 16:50.

The push for climate legislation on Capitol Hill showed signs of life this week, as President Obama and three senators drafting legislation held meetings to move the stalled political process forward.


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NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Funding, Enforcement, Energy, Air,Statewide | Read More >

Ad Campaign Spotlights Environmental Protection Fund

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Mon, 2010-03-08 15:48.

A broad coalition of organizations committed to protecting the health of New York's land, air and water, as well as open space, botanical gardens, farms and zoos, today launched an advertising campaign urging state lawmakers to restore money to the state's Envi

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NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Open Space, Land Use, Funding,Statewide | Read More >

Climate Scientists Change Tactics To Restore Credibility

Submitted by Adrienne Oppenheim on Thu, 2010-03-04 14:13.
A recent university survey revealed that the number of Americans who believe climate change is a hoax is 16 percent, reports the New York Times.
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NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Energy, Air,Statewide | Read More >

NYLCV Joins Parks Lobby Day In Albany

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Thu, 2010-03-04 12:37.

State Sen. Brian Foley speaks about defending parks during Parks Lobby Day.State Sen. Brian Foley speaks about defending parks during Parks Lobby Day.NYLCV, our environmental partners and park lovers from around the state gathered at the Capitol in Albany on Wednesday to make a forceful case for not closing state parks. 


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New York State


Even in these challenging economic times, New York State cannot afford to retreat from its environmental goals or endanger our water and air because of a shrinking budget. In fact, greater environmental sustainability is a building block for a revitalized New York... Read More >
 

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