Living Green Newslinks - Rochester, NY area
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These NewsLinks represent a decade of ferreting out local online NewsLinks to the issue of Living Green in our area. Many individuals, governments, and business are changing to adapt to the new attitude towards our planet that we must live sustainably. These pages, in chronological order, that progress to a community on its way to sustainability.
The more recent stories are on the top and oldest at the bottom of this list. Looking for something specific. Use Control + F and search for it on this page.
And, although many of these links no longer work, I believe that it is important to be able to find that these stories have existed for ferreting out existing or impending environmental problems. The repercussions of pollution or overuse of a resource often takes a long time for us to recognize and when we finally do, it is invaluable to be able to track the history of various issues before they found a tipping point and became a crisis. Students, scientists, historians, and citizens alike should benefit from being able to follow the thread of an issue back through time.
2010
- Backyard habitats go on display | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Huey's organic natural garden is one of seven backyards within Monroe County that will be featured in this year's Genesee Land Trust Backyard Habitat Tour, to be held Saturday. The fundraising event will help the land trust in its mission to conserve and protect farmland, watersheds and natural habitats throughout the Rochester region. (June 25, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Green Living in our area]
- Unity's green complex opens in Greece | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle GREECE — Beneath the new Unity at Ridgeway medical complex, a geothermal heating system digs its hands deep down into the Earth. Using 90 snaking wells, the system pulls up heat from 400 feet below the surface and pumps it into the 123,000-square-foot medical center. During the summer, the system reverses, pushing hot air into the ground to keep the building cool (June 23, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Green Living in our area]
- The upside of greening Greece - Greece, NY - Greece Post Greece, N.Y. — If it’s a Monday, a crew of suburban foresters might be at a home on Apollo Drive. No, make that Haviland Park. Actually, on any given day they might be trimming branches that brush power lines, removing dead or diseased trees, planting new ones, or cleaning up from a storm — Greece gets ’em, you know — most anywhere in town. (June 21, 2010) Homepage - Greece, NY - Greece Post [more on Green Living in our area]
- www.WHEC.com - Homeowners worried about City's future Green Project The city wants to tear down vacant and old homes to make green space parks in tough parts of the city. But what if you own a home in the targeted area? That's what some property owners are calling us about now. The plan, according to the City of Rochester website, talks about tearing down vacant homes, city owned vacant property and "relocates households within identified areas for the program." Property owners who rent their properties to tenants interpret that to mean the city will take their homes by either fair-market sales or eminent domain. (June 8, 2010) www.WHEC.com - Rochester, NY News [more on Green Living in our area]
- DEC Initiative Boosts Truly "Green" Lawns - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation "Be Green" Will Help Landscapers, Consumers Tap into Organic Yard Care Having a truly "green" lawn will get easier with the help of the new "Be Green Organic Yards NY" initiative announced today by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis. (June 7, 2010) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Green Living in our area]
- Building a Home from Cordwood - YNN, Your News Now People have been building structures with wood for centuries. Building homes today usually requires a lot of expertise and a mortgage to pay for it. An inexpensive, centuries-old building method is making a comeback, and a man from Elba is teaching people how to do it. Peter Turkow makes cordwood construction sound easy. (May 27,2010) TOP STORIES - Rochester - YNN, Your News Now [more on Green Living in our area]
- Ashes to ashes: Burials turning earth friendly | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Green burial is hardly new. "The Jewish people have been doing it for over 5,000 years," said Jarrod Krieger, owner of Brighton Memorial Chapel, an exclusively Jewish funeral home. Krieger says that the Jewish religion forbids embalming and Jewish coffins should be made completely of wood, with holes at the bottom to help the body be reabsorbed into nature. Britton Road Association, which operates two all-Jewish cemeteries in the Rochester area, typically receives an untreated body in a pine box. Unlike nearly all other local cemeteries, it does not require a vault for bodies. (May 19, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Green Living in our area]
- Going green in housing can also be cost-worthy | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle When Flower City Habitat for Humanity recently built a home on Whitney Street, the organization added solar panels to the roof. Rochester Institute of Technology students and officials helped with the design for the home, which sits in the JOSANA neighborhood, bordered by West Broad Street, Lyell Avenue, Child Street and Interstate 490. (April 25, 2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Green Living in our area]
- Going Green: Fort Drum goes green - YNN, Your News Now The Army's Fort Drum near Watertown is becoming greener by incorporating green features into major construction projects. A new barracks is under construction and 30 geothermal wells are being drilled to a depth where the air temperature is constant. Water is run through the piping to that depth where the air at that level warms or cools the water to that temperature and then it's pumped back into the barracks to help warm the building in winter and cools it in the summer. (April 18, 2010) TOP STORIES - Rochester - YNN, Your News Now [more on Green Living in our area]
- Covert tests expose potential fraud in Energy Star program A secret evaluation done by United States Government Accountability Office has revealed that the Energy Star certification program is vulnerable to fraud and abuse, having approved 15 bogus products for certification. (March 31, 2010) GREEN NEWS - ECOSEED's Global Green News Portal [more on Green Living in our area]
- FLCC, Tourism Agency Partner on Stream Cleanup Canandaigua, N.Y. - Finger Lakes Community College and the Finger Lakes Visitors Connection have teamed with a nationally renowned preservationist to host a “voluntourism” stream cleanup at Lagoon Park in Canandaigua on Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (March 23, 2010) FLCC Campus News [more on Green Living in our area]
- WXXI: RIT Commits to Climate Neutrality (2010-03-17) HENRIETTA, NY (WXXI) - A growing number of colleges and universities across the country are committing themselves to the environment in a big way. The idea is to go beyond simply reducing greenhouse gases. Among the universities on the list is the Rochester Institute of Technology, which has built a reputation of putting theory into practice. (March 17, 2010) WXXI NewsRoom [more on Green Living in our area]
- New York State Environmental camps accepting applications - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Albany, N.Y. — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation urges families looking for outdoor adventure experience to enroll kids ages 12 to 17 in one of four camps offering a week of outdoor activities, games teaching the wise use of natural resources and overnight hiking or canoe trips. (March 15, 2010) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Green Living in our area]
- County unveils green Web site - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Rochester, N.Y. — County officials announced today the launch of a Web site geared towards helping residents participate in clean energy programs. County Executive Maggie Brooks unveiled the launching of GreenMonroe.org, which is aimed at helping people save money on their energy bill and putting people in touch with home energy experts Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow {more on Living Green in our area]
- Learn to clean your home with ‘greens’ in Honeoye Falls | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The Mendon Public Library, 15 Monroe St., will host a program titled “Home Green Home” that shares how to clean your home without toxic cleaning products and improve the health of your home at the same time. (March 10,2010) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Living Green in our area]
- Program offers New Yorkers chance to get green by going greener - Rochester.YNN.com Given the success of last summer's Cash for Clunkers program, several states are looking to use the same concept to drive consumers to purchase new, more energy-efficient appliances and hopefully recycle their old ones. (March 9, 2010) TOP STORIES - Rochester.YNN.com[more on Living Green in our area]
- Cool Rochester Supports Homes, Business | My Efficient Planet One not-for-profit organization in the Rochester-area is willing to take on a global issue and bring it to the local level. Cool Rochester is launching a 3-year effort to engage 80,000 households in the greater Rochester area to reduce the total annual CO2 emissions of the area by 1 billion pounds. The project, called the Cool Rochester Challenge, will introduce participants to a variety of simple actions that they can choose from to reduce their household energy usage and their CO2 emissions. (February 8, 2010) My Efficient Planet Green Information [more on Green Living in our area]
- Curb Your Car Week Way to Go” is a nationwide program encouraging the use of cheaper, healthier, and more earth-friendly transportation alternatives. During the week of May 16 to 22, 2010, if you normally use an automobile for daily transportation, please consider walking, biking, car pooling, or riding the bus as alternatives. (February 9, 2010) Home Page - Color Brighton Green [more on Green Living in our area]
- 4-day work week among 'green' ideas in Penfield | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle PENFIELD — Wind energy exploration, four 10-hour workdays, and performance appraisals that include an employee's efforts to be green were among the many suggestions made at the inaugural meeting of the Penfield Energy & Environmental Advisory Committee. (February 8, 2010) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Green Living in our area]
2009
- ENVIRONMENT: Tributes to Christine Sevilla take root - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Christine Sevilla worked passionately for the protection of sensitive natural areas, particularly wetlands. So it's fitting that her friends and family want to preserve a natural area in her honor - a wetland area in good shape would be ideal, says Steven Daniel, a naturalist and friend of Sevilla's. (December 30, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Living Green in our area]
- DEC Suggests Wood Stove Burning Usage Tips - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Proper Use of Wood Stoves Not Only Saves Money But Can Be Environmentally Responsible New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today reminded residents to exercise great care when using wood stoves in their homes. With the winter heating season now fully upon us, many New Yorkers have begun using wood- fired stoves to take the chill off of their homes. (December 23, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Living Green in our area]
- GOV SITE - GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES E-BUDGET INITIATIVE TO SAVE TAXPAYER DOLLARS AND REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS State Will Eliminate Full Printed Version of Executive Budget Books, Saving 5.5 Million Sheets of Paper, 660 Trees, and $75,000 per Year; Full Set of Budget Documents will continue to be Available over the Internet, Ensuring State Financial Information Remains Transparent and Accessible to the Public Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he will implement a new E-Budget initiative to help save taxpayer dollars and reduce environmental impacts. As part of his continued efforts to streamline State operations and improve government efficiency through the Office of Taxpayer Accountability, he will eliminate the costly and redundant full printed version of his 2010-11 Executive Budget Books, while continuing to post those documents on the internet. (December 22, 09) Press Releases [more on Green Living in our area]
- Fewer streets will be salted this winter in Canandaigua - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The city will scale back the amount of salt it uses this winter, and some streets that may have been salted in the past will not be any longer. The so-called “sensible salting plan” was first discussed by city leaders a year ago, but it officially went into effect following Thursday’s meeting of the City Council. (December 21, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Living Green in our area]
- Green Committee surveys Geneva neighborhoods GENEVA — The city’s new Green Committee took advantage of the recent neighborhood meetings to distribute a quality-of-life survey. Committee members said they are seeking information from city residents on the quality of life in neighborhoods as they look to find a focus to their work. (November 27, 09) Finger Lakes Times Online - Front [more on Green Living in our area]
- 11/16/2009: New EPA Web Site Provides Tools to Cut Energy Costs and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Homes WASHINGTON – Home owners, buyers and renters have a new resource for going green indoors and outdoors. EPA’s new Green Homes Web site will help people make their homes greener with tips on reducing energy consumption, carbon footprints, waste generation and water usage, as well as improving indoor air quality. EPA Green Homes | US EPA (November 16, 09) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency [more on Green Living in our area]
- Pushing a greener agenda -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY:2971: ALBANY -- The annual Eco Show brought together major manufacturers and mom-and-pop operations for a display of environmentally friendly businesses. Despite increasing consciousness about "going green," the third annual show at Empire State Plaza on Friday and Saturday struggled with light attendance and regulations that barred organic food vendors from sharing their wares. (November 15, 09 ) Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy [more on Green Living in our area]
- Cleveland good source for greening strategies | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle In Pittsburgh, they are planting vacant lots with switchgrass, which could be used for making biofuel. In Flint, Mich., officials and residents are debating whether to clear whole blocks of their city and either start over, or turn the land back to nature. The same as in Youngstown, Ohio, which is studying the profitability of a "wetlands mitigation bank," selling credits to developers elsewhere in the watershed. (November 15, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Green Living in our area]
- City turns to greening, right-sizing strategy to battle vacancy | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Maybe the way to build up Rochester is to tear it down, shrink its hollowed-out neighborhoods, green its major roadways. Plant gardens. Re-establish wetlands. Don't build housing tracts; build forests instead. (November 15, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Green Living in our area]
- Extremely green makeover begins : City & Region : The Buffalo News Reality show will give home's salvaged supplies new life in neighborhood The Powell family is getting a new home from "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" — and Buffalo ReUse is getting most of their old home. (November 9, 09) The Buffalo News [more on Green Living in our area]
- How Green Is My Hallway? |A student-led initiative helps freshmen guide their classmates toward more sustainable living. Rochester Review :: University of Rochester [more on Green Living in our area]
- Following construction of a super-green house on Syracuse’s Near West Side | Green CNY Blog - syracuse.com Syracuse, NY -- In January, three designs for energy-efficient “green” houses won a national competition called “From the Ground Up.” The challenge set forth by the Syracuse University School of Architecture and its partners was to “provide a new model for formerly vital, urban residential neighborhoods throughout the United States through the creation of sustainable, affordable housing.” (November 9, 09) Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com [more on Green Living in our area]
- Rochester | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES | Tax Credits Available for Energy Upgrades As the home heating season gets underway, the federal government has ways to make your place more comfortable and help save you money at the same time. (October 8, 09) Rochester | 24 Hour Local News | TOP STORIES [more on Living Green in our area]
- Curb your car week planned in Brighton - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Brighton, N.Y. — Color Brighton Green is holding another the fall edition of Curb Your Car Week next week. From Oct. 4 to 10 the group is hoping that area leave their car behind for at least one trip. Suggested alternatives are biking, walking, busing, carpooling, telecommuting and combining trips. (September 30, 09) [more on Green Living in our area]
- Federal, Local Dollars Help Make Home Heating More Efficient - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports (Rochester, N.Y.) - We all know that making your home more energy-efficient is a smart way to save money, but the initial investment costs money. The good news is -- there is help. (September 28, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports [more on Green Living in our area]
- Green Habitat Home It's a first for the state. This weekend a "green" habitat for humanity house will be unveiled in Rochester. (September 24, 09) RochesterHomePage [more on Green Living in our area]
- State Unveils Green Hospitality Certification Program - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation New Initiative Encourages Hoteliers to Go Green, Save Green -- 43 Establishments Signed On as Initial Participants New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the launch of a new initiative to certify lodging establishments as "green" for employing environmentally friendly and sustainable practices. Forty-three hotels and inns -- spread across every region of New York - are the first to sign on for the certification process. Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (September 22, 09) [more on Living Green in our area]
- Eastman House will welcome members of Water for Sudan - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Penfield, N.Y. — Water for Sudan recently concluded its fifth successful drilling season in remote villages of Southern Sudan. The Rochester-based not-for profit provides clean drinking water to thousands of people in Africa’s largest country, one of the world’s poorest. To celebrate its best-ever drilling season, Water for Sudan is inviting supporters to a public event Sept. 21 at the Eastman House.MPNnow Home RSS (September 17, 09) [more on Living Green in our area]
- FLCC to host ‘Go Green’ tour - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Hopewell, N.Y. — Tickets are on sale for a bus tour sponsored by Finger Lakes Community College to view sustainable practices in action at local businesses and homes. (September 17, 09) [more on Living Green in our area]
- Group rallies city to cut carbon dioxide | Nonprofit organization Cool Rochester is encouraging residents to decrease local carbon dioxide emissions by 1 billion pounds over the next three years. (September 16, 09) [more on Living Green in our area]
- Monroe County Unveils First LEED Silver Certified "Green" Project Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and Monroe Community College (MCC) President Anne M. Kress unveiled the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) plaque at MCC’s Louis S. and Molly B. Wolk Center for Excellence in Nursing. The U.S. Green Building Council awarded the County LEED Silver Certification for its sustainable design and construction of the building. (September 11, 09) MyMonroe. Opening Up Government. | Monroe County, NY [more on Green Living in our area}
- Green is Brighton's best color | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The award, which is open primarily to residents of Brighton and the surrounding area, recognizes homeowners who use smart practices to keep their energy use low and efficient. (Sept 1, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester archive1 | Democrat and Chronicle
- Albany County testing a safer, more environmentally friendly asphalt on County Route 152 ALBANY – Albany County Wednesday paved a 1.7 mile section of County Route 152 (Old Niskayuna Road) in the Town of Colonie with a warm mix asphalt. New York State News on the Net! (August 27, 09)
- VIDEO: Straw houses a sustainable solution, advocates say - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Victor, N.Y. — On Saturday, environmental enthusiasts and other curious folks came to Victor for a crash course in straw house construction. (August 24, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
- Rochester's Green Team coordinator has a dream Jerdine Johnson is the coordinator of the city of Rochester's Green Team, a group of city employees charged with preserving, protecting and restoring the city's natural resources. (August 19, 09) Democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- Green house of the month named in Brighton - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Brighton, N.Y. — Brighton's environmentally-friendly Web site ColorBrightonGreen.org presented its first ever Green House Award to Ruth Morton's home on Maybrooke Road. Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow (August 15, 09)
- DEC Provides Special Opportunity to Visit Wetlands in August - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation 16-Day Window to View Portions of Wildlife Management Areas in St. Lawrence, Jefferson Counties The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a special opportunity for public use of three wildlife management areas (WMA) in Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties from Saturday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 30. (August 04, 09) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Ganondagan goes green - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Victor, N.Y. — Tents and booths filled the Ganondagan State Historic Site on Saturday as vendors offered colorful dolls, paintings and other crafts. Celtic music and drumming filled the air while artists demonstrated traditional crafts like beading and weaving. (July 25, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
- Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks unveils recycling plan - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Rochester, N.Y. — Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks unveiled the Recycling Education Campaign on July 6, which aims to inform consumers on the wide variety of paper products that can be recycled. (July 11, 09)http://www.mpnnow.com/
- Dirt eco-dome to rise in Rochester | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Call it an "eco-dome," "moon cocoon," or "modern mud hut," an earthen structure of minimally processed local materials will soon be rising in Rochester. (July 11, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- Summer Slots Still Available at Dec Education Camps - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Summer is just beginning, but it is still not too late for youth to register for a week of fun and excitement at a DEC Environmental Education Camp. The camps focus on conservation education, immersing campers in outdoor activities, lessons and games that teach the wise use of natural resources and protection of the environment. For people who love being in the outdoors, chances are that they had a great experience as a kid that triggered their interest in nature. DEC's environmental education youth camps provide this experience to boys or girls aged 12 to 17 each summer. (June 25, 09) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- Climate Showcase Communities Grant Program | Clean Energy | US EPA The Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations Bill authorized EPA to administer a $10 million competitive grant program to assist local and tribal governments in establishing and implementing climate change initiatives. The overall goal of the Climate Showcase Communities grant program is to create replicable models of sustainable community action that generate cost-effective and persistent greenhouse gas reductions while improving the environmental, economic, public health, or social conditions in a community. (June 15, 09) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Partnership for Sustainable Communities | Office of Policy, Economics, and Innovation | US EPA EPA and the Departments of Transportation (DOT) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced a new partnership to help American families gain better access to affordable housing, more transportation options, and lower transportation costs. Earlier this year, HUD and DOT announced an unprecedented agreement to implement joint housing and transportation initiatives. With EPA joining the partnership, the three agencies will work together to ensure that these housing and transportation goals are met while simultaneously protecting the environment, promoting equitable development, and helping to address the challenges of climate change. (June 16, 09) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- 'Think Green' at the RMSC - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester Museum and Science Center will offer a new Family Friday program about conservationism and environmentalism on July 24 from 12-4 p.m. (June 22, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
- From Victorian home to 'green' home : News : WSTM NBC3 SYRACUSE -- Take a stroll down Gertrude Street to find one vivacious, Victorian style house. It's one of 20 going "Off the Grid" in Syracuse. Part of Bob Molta's plan to buy and rebuild bad houses, but make them green in the process. It's a long list leading with windows, heating systems and an open floor plan to save renters energy and money. (June 5, 09) Local News, Weather and Sports for Syracuse and Central New York - Powered by WSTM NBC3
- DEC Unveils "Green" Building, Announces Mileage Reduction, Green Purchasing and Other Highlights - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Dedicates New Regional HQ in New Paltz Commissioner Pete Grannis today officially opened the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) new environmentally friendly regional office in New Paltz and announced recent DEC "green" achievements in reducing energy use, increasing the use of renewable energy and increasing green purchasing. (5/20/09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
- Ontario County Driven to Go Green | Several municipalities in Ontario County are hoping to get a piece of the federal stimulus pie so they can go green more quickly. (May 20, 09) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
- Revitalizing Penfield’s waterfront - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Penfield, N.Y. — In 2008, the towns of Penfield, Webster and Irondequoit, jointly received a $60,000 grant to update the waterfront revitalization plan of each community, including Irondequoit Bay. (May 7, 09 Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
- Irondequoit pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2015 | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — Irondequoit is one of 31 municipalities throughout New York state that has been recognized for efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2015. (May 6, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- Our Green Thumbs on Display in Corn Hill Neighborhood Rochester may be the Flower City, but it's also a Tree City, and we're doing our part to keep it that way. (May 4, 09) RochesterHomePage
- Irondequoit commended for environmental efforts - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Irondequoit, N.Y. — The town of Irondequoit was recognized by Governor David A. Paterson today for its efforts to curb global warming. (April 30, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow
- Earth Day 2009: Greening Diplomacy | Secretary Clinton has a long history as a leader in the fight against climate change. As a Senator, she championed increased investment in alternative energy technologies and helped pioneer new strategies for harnessing clean energy as an engine of economic growth. In New York she worked with public and private partners to create green jobs and support innovative projects. She helped develop the City of Rochester’s "green print," a first-in-the-nation urban plan for environmentally sustainable growth, alternative energy production, and job creation. She supported key investments to build cleaner engines for school buses and other heavy vehicles using technology developed in Corning, New York. And she fought for and passed legislation to create green jobs training programs and to push the federal government to install green building technologies. (April 22, 09) U.S. Department of State
- EVENTS: YMCA's Eco Week - Family - Rochester City Newspaper
- Adopt-a-Beach™ Kickoff Launches New Guide to Healthy Beaches - Everyone from casual beachgoers to boaters to shoreline property owners can play a role in improving Great Lakes shorelines as this year’s Adopt-a-Beach™ season kicks off April 20–May 3. Alliance for the Great Lakes
- MAYOR DUFFY LAUNCHES 2009 CLEAN SWEEP Mayor Robert J. Duffy joined Dept. of Environmental Services Commissioner Paul Holahan and Neighborhood Service Centers Director Molly Clifford to announce the dates for “Rochester’s Clean Sweep...Showing Pride in Our City,” today at Genesee Valley Park. Beginning Mon., April 20, and throughout the coming month, the City will work alongside community volunteers in beautifying Rochester’s neighborhoods. “This year marks Rochester’s 175th Anniversary. While neighborhood beautification has always been a priority, we take special pride in 2009 in cleaning up this great city,” Mayor Duffy said. “This is the fourth year of Clean Sweep and it keeps growing. The more than 15,000 volunteers and the many organizations that have supported Clean Sweep realize how keeping our city clean and beautiful benefits our community’s public safety, education and economic development.” (April 16, 08) MAYOR DUFFY LAUNCHES 2009 CLEAN SWEEP
- Students help clean up at Allendale Columbia | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle (April 18, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- First Rochester Youth Energy Summit coming Saturday | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The youth who will inherit the earth have the biggest stake how we care for our environment. To address those issues, the first ever Rochester Youth Energy summit will be held Saturday, April 18, at Monroe Community College's Damon City Campus. (Aprile 13, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- Schools foster bright ideas on energy savings amid recession | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Schools in Brockport, Webster and East Irondequoit are warmed and cooled by liquids pumped underground. (April 12, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- FLCC Hosts 'Go Green' Week Finger Lakes Community College wants to help its students, faculty and staff learn how to be more environmentally friendly. This week is "Go Green" week at the college. (March 2, 09) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
- What’s that noise? - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Manchester, N.Y. — Those looking for peaceful, quiet nights in the Town of Manchester are in luck. At its most recent meeting, the Town Board unanimously adopted a noise ordinance that declares the hours between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. quiet hours. (Feb 28, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/
- Climate Smart Communities - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation The Climate Smart Communities program is a state and local partnership to encourage climate protection. State agencies collaborating to the program include the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, the New York State Department of State and the New York State Public Service Commission. The Climate Smart Communities Pledge includes all the elements of a successful local climate program. Communities can adopt the Pledge as it appears here or add their own legislative findings or Pledge elements. (Feb 17, 09) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
- 02/09/2009: EPA Grants Bring Green Education to New York Teachers and Students (New York, N.Y.) Green education is flourishing in New York and will grow with support from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency environmental education grants. Youngsters will learn how to protect themselves from asthma triggers while enjoying a lively interactive life. Teachers will explore energy, ecology, and conservation activities that will engage their students. High school students will green their school building, while other students and teachers study forestry in urban parks. These environmental stewardship projects were all made possible through EPA grants totaling more than $106,000. (Feb 9, 09) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- IN FIRST STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS, GOVERNOR PATERSON OUTLINES PLAN FOR A STRONGER NEW YORK: TALKS OF CONFRONTING FISCAL CRISIS HEAD ON AND LAYS OUT PROGRESSIVE POLICY AGENDA TO HELP WORKING FAMILIES IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES Sets Goal of 2015 for New York State to Meet 45 Percent of Electricity Needs Through Improved Energy Efficiency and Clean Renewable Energy – One of the Most Ambitious Clean Energy Plans in the Nation (Jan 7, 09) Press Releases -www.ny.gov/governor
- State is in “perilous” condition, says Governor - The Governor said New York has the research infrastructure and manufacturing base to develop a battery to power automobiles as a means to preserve the environment. (Jan 8, 09) New York State News on the Net!
- Paterson Goes Green in Speech Ordinarily, it's an insult to be called green. But the Governor wouldn't mind. "The future of energy and transportation policies rest on the development of a plug in, hybrid, electronic vehicle,” said Gov. David Paterson. (Jan 7, 09) RochesterHomePage
- MAYOR DUFFY UNVEILS $51 MILLION FEDERAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY PACKAGE Mayor Robert J. Duffy today unveiled the City’s official request for Federal Economic Recovery funding, reflecting Rochester’s participation in the federal proposal to revive the economy by creating jobs through investments in the nation’s infrastructure and environmental sustainability. “This request will rejuvenate the Rochester economy by creating meaningful jobs,” Mayor Duffy said. “It represents a down payment on our city’s future by accelerating the pace of some of our most significant priorities, which will bring long-term improvements to our quality of life and save money by cutting energy expenses.” Welcome to the City of Rochester
- www.News10NBC.com - Rochester hopes to get millions from possible stimulus package The package would include spending millions to fix roads and sidewalks, making the city more green with energy efficient lights and heating, and $1.6 million for a system to collect and clean all the run off water that pollutes the lake at Durand Eastman Beach. (Jan 01, 09) www.News10NBC.com - Rochester, NY News, Weather, Sports, Health, Investigative, Entertainment
2008
- The greening of Penfield Group takes initiative to get politicos to walk toward the light PENFIELD — A small group of town residents are working to keep environmental issues on the minds of neighbors and local government leaders. (Dec 23, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth - Keep it Local | Democrat and Chronicle
- Energy Expo Shows Green Savings - These days, “Going Green” isn't just about the environment, but it's also about homeowners trying to save on their utility bills. (Dec 13, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
- Henrietta’s ‘green’ thumbs up - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Bloomfield, N.Y. — In acknowledgment of Henrietta’s ongoing efforts to address environmental issues, the town has been given a “Green Community” award by Audubon International, an environmental group based in Selkirk, Albany County. (Nov 26, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
- ‘Green Team’ formed in Victor - Rochester, NY - MPNnow A new group of ecologically minded residents will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday night at the temporary Town Hall to talk about what the town and village can do to be more environmentally friendly. (Oct 15, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
- Go Green: Join the "Low Carbon Diet Program" Today! "This fall, Rochester residents will gather to take action against climate change. The City is sponsoring the “Low Carbon Diet Challenge” to help program participants save money, energy and the planet! In this first-of-its-kind set of events throughout greater Rochester, citizens will move from conversation about climate change to taking action. Click here (http://rochesterlowcarbondiet.com) to learn more and be part of a community effort that can really make a difference. -- Welcome to the City of Rochester
- Fisher Goes Green "Welcome to Fisher Goes Green, THE place to find out more about the environment, and what St. John Fisher College is doing to keep our campus – and our planet – clean, safe, and healthy. This site is maintained by the Recycling Committee, but we are about more than just recycling. Our group is committed to doing everything we can to keep Fisher beautiful, and to get the Fisher Community involved as well. Monroe County law requires that everyone recycle certain materials, but we consider it a privilege to be involved in work that will keep our campus and the surrounding community a healthy place to learn, live, and work for generations to come." -from St. John Fisher College • 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618 • 585.385.8000
- WhatTheyThink - Printing Industry News - Xerox Gives Customers More "Green" Printing Choices ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 22, 2008 - Xerox (Stock Price Web Site Executives Related Articles Google) Corporation is making it simpler for customers to print more responsibly. The company has unveiled a comprehensive program of papers, resources and Web tools to help customers identify the right paper, the right supplies and the right way to print with the environment in mind. (Sept 23, 08) WhatTheyThink - Printing Industry News, Commentary & Analysis
- Color Brighton Green is taking steps to reduce carbon footprints | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle BRIGHTON — Some say the size of an average American's carbon footprint could rival Bigfoot's. That's why Brighton resident Jennifer Ahrens and other local conservationists hope Rochester residents will join them in a "carbon diet challenge" — a plan to decrease the amount of greenhouse gases a person emits into the environment when burning fossil fuels for electricity, heating, transportation and other daily activities. (Sept 15, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- Carbon Diet Promotes Good Habits - The Sierra Club and residents in several local communities are urging people to go on a diet. A low carbon diet. (Sept 12, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
- Irondequoit residents can get help going green | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A free “green” workshop, with tips on energy-efficient home improvement projects, will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Sept. 25 at Home Depot, 1111 E. Ridge Road in Irondequoit. (Sept 14, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- Saving Water at Home More and more people are looking for new ways to be environmentally friendly. Some install solar panels and wind turbines, but doing your part doesn't always take that much effort. In fact it can be as easy as doing the laundry or flushing the toilet. (July 17, 08) GoGreen -RochesterHomePage.net
- Going green with accessories - Accessories can make or break an outfit. But how you dress can also go a long way toward saving the environment. Going green on your next shopping trip will do more than keep the green in your pocket.RochesterHomepage.net
- 5/18/08 - Ways you can Help Out by communing greener: Green Your Commute If we’ve learned anything from Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth, it is that each of us has a responsibility to protect Earth. But can your individual effort amount to much in the face of multinational polluters and doom-and-gloom projections? Sure, it can. To get you started, here are some tips for making your work commute more environmentally friendly. --from - 13WHAM.com
- Green Living - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Green Living Here you'll find ideas, tips and resources for making environmentally responsible choices in your daily life. Bookmark this page and check the "10 Things" list below for seasonally updated actions you can take to live greener right now! 10 Things You Can Do to Help The Environment Right Now:
- Shower Savings - The next time you hop in the shower, think about this. The average American shower uses about 50 gallons of water. That's 18,000 gallons a year, or enough to fill a couple of backyard pools. But, there are ways you can save both water and energy. --from Go Green --from RochesterHomepage.net
- It IS easy being green - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Going green doesn’t have to require spending more money or making drastic changes to your lifestyle, according to Alicia Marie Smith, author of “Tips for Going Green,” a 200-page book made of recycled paper published last year by Encouragement Press LLC. (March 30, 08) Homepage - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
- The greening of western New York - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Electricity-producing wind towers are popping up on the hills south of Naples; Wal-Mart stores from Macedon to Hopewell are recycling tons of plastic that used to go to landfills; and the president of Finger Lakes Community College this month signed a pledge that the school would strive to bring its carbon emissions to zero within two years. These are just a few of the changes taking place locally that reflect a movement to “go green.” And we’re far from alone. (March 30, 08) Homepage - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
- Local 'green' business a growing concern | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Roof-top gardens have become increasingly popular in metropolitan areas, but one local company took that idea to the next level. Rochester-based Green Living Technologies LLC has developed soil-based green roofs and walls, with some of the "walls" acting more like artwork. (March 09, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
- Homes made GREEN - From earth-sheltered houses to purchasing specific appliances, you can enhance energy efficiency - With the rising cost of heating oil and natural gas and talk of global warming, going green is the new direction in home building and renovation. Today's homeowners are ever conscious about energy savings and, more so each year, the environment. (Feb 24, 08) Democrat & Chronicle