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State Legislature Approves Green Bills During Earth Week

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Wed, 2010-04-21 15:51.

Despite the economic and political challenges facing Albany, the Assembly and Senate did come together this week for Earth Day to advance pro-environment legislation.


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First State-Owned Green Roof In Albany

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Wed, 2010-04-14 13:27.

No. 44 Holland Ave. in Albany, which houses the state Offices of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, will soon become the first building run by the state to employ a green roof. The $1.1 million, 32,000-square-foot project is scheduled to be complete in August.   


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Event Date: 04/20/2010
9:30am - 4:00pm

Join hundreds of environmentalists from across the state in advocating for measures to protect our air, water, land and health. No experience needed!  New York's environmental resources are being threatened now as they never have been before.

Hear from government and environmental leaders, learn about current legislation, and educate your state lawmakers on environmental issues that are important to you.

Hundreds of citizens from every corner of New York State will meet with their state lawmakers and show their support for the environment.
 This year's Earth Day Lobby Day will focus on the following critical issues:
- global warming
- electronic waste recycling
- natural gas drilling in the Marcellus Shale
- strengthening SEQRA
- funding for parks and environmental protection

If you have any questions, please contact Bill Mahoney at mahoney.w@gmail.com

Registration: This event is free and open to the public, but you must pre-register to attend. Click here to sign up now for Earth Day!
Sponsored By:
Audubon New York, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, Environmental Advocates of New York, the New York Public Interest Research Group, Sierra Club, The Nature Conservancy, and other organizations.

 



This event is a Candidate Forum
Filed Under: Albany

GE, EPA Differ Yet Again On Hudson River Dredging

Submitted by Diana Ciechorska on Thu, 2010-02-18 16:47.

A panel of experts appointed by GE and the Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing the findings from the first year of Hudson River dredging and plotting a course for the next phase.


Court Dismisses Challenge To Albany Landfill Expansion

Submitted by Elizabeth Mooney on Thu, 2010-02-11 11:52.

State Supreme Court Justice Patrick McGrath has thrown out a lawsuit by Save the Pine Bush, which last fall sued the state Department of Environmental Conservation and the city of Albany to

Albany Begins Comprehensive City Plan

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Thu, 2010-01-28 13:52.

The city of Albany began work this week on its first-ever comprehensive city plan with three public meetings.


State Releases New Hudson River Action Plan

Submitted by Nadine Kaplan on Thu, 2010-01-28 12:29.

State environmental officials on Monday released their five-year blueprint for the Hudson River, seeing to protect clean water, protect fish and wildlife habitats, address the impacts of climate change, and promote Hudson River recreation.


Event Date: 05/11/2010
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: Troy Hilton Garden Inn (Troy, NY)

The Showcase will be open to attendance by a multitude of business, government, and organization leaders. Announcments will be sent to a wide variety of individuals and groups, including representatives of businesses, organizations, members and future members of the Independent Power of New York, Inc., and public officials. 

This exciting event will provide an opportunity for attendees to understand the viewpoints of various groups and to engage in a discussion on those issues. 

More information will be available soon. Please mark your calendars for this special event. 

 




This event is a Panel Discussion
Filed Under: Albany

Cement Plan Concerns Center On Mercury

Submitted by Dan Hendrick on Wed, 2010-01-13 15:22.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation closed its public comment period January 11 on a renewal application for the LaFarge Ravena cement plant, amid concerns by some environmental groups about potential mercury releases.


NYLCV Blog | Filed Under: Air,Albany, Capital District | Read More >

Saluting The Capital Region's Environmental Champions

Jim Sevinsky, left, of GE Energy, accepts NYLCV's Environmental Champion Award from Ray Gillen.Jim Sevinsky, left, of GE Energy, accepts NYLCV's Environmental Champion Award from Ray Gillen.Scores of business and community leaders, elected officials, environmentalists and policy makers turned out Monday for the New York League of Conservation Voters' 2009 Capital District Eco-Breakfast at Albany's Fort Orange Club. Thanks to all who participated in the event, which supports NYLCV's Capital District Chapter and pro-environment policies in the region.


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