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$2.2 Billion Allotted for Clean Energy Bonds - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com The Treasury Department announced on Tuesday the allocation of $2.2 billion in clean renewable energy bonds to 805 public power companies and cooperatives nationwide. (October 29, 09) [more on Green Business in our area]
Congressman Maurice Hinchey (NY22) :: Press Release :: Congress Gives Final Approval To Hinchey Provision Urging EPA To Conduct New Study On Risks Hydraulic Fracturing Poses To Drinking Water Supplies Washington, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a provision authored by Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) that formally urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a new study on the risks that hydraulic fracturing poses to drinking water supplies. The Senate is due to pass the identical bill in the coming days and President Obama is expected to sign the measure into law soon after that. Earlier this week, members of the Interior Appropriations Conference Committee, including Hinchey, signed off on the Interior and Environment Appropriations bill and report for fiscal year 2010, which contains the study provision. (October 29, 09) Congressman Maurice Hinchey :: Representing the 22nd District of New York :: Welcome [more on Energy in our area]
U.S. climate bill spurs low-carbon jobs debate | Reuters WASHINGTON, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Leaders at companies that develop low-carbon energy told a Senate panel that climate legislation would create millions of new jobs, but lawmakers from fossil-fuel dependent states said the bill would hit employment in the traditional energy economy. (October 28, 09) Reuters.com - World News, Financial News, Breaking US & International News [more on Green Business in our area]
Obama EPA adviser on Great Lakes says climate change will dictate restoration efforts | Metro - cleveland.com - cleveland.com CLEVELAND -- Cameron Davis, Great Lakes 'czar' for the Obama administration, said today that climate change will drive future clean-up efforts on the lakes. "I look at the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative as a climate change adaptation effort," Davis said in Cleveland this afternoon at a press briefing at the Great Lakes Science Center prior to the final public hearing of the a federal task force on oceans and the Great Lakes. "Everything that we're trying to do -- we, meaning the EPA and its 15 federal partners -- is designed to address the kind of stressors that we're likely to see coming to the Great Lakes as a result of climate change." (October 29, 09) Cleveland OH Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - cleveland.com [more on Climate Change]
GOV SITE - GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES $24 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDING AWARDED TO STATE ENERGY PROGRAM PROJECTS Governor David A. Paterson today announced that $24 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding has been awarded to support 87 energy conservation projects across New York that will help implement energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean fleet projects. These projects will reduce energy and operating costs by more than $6.5 million annually and fully return the initial investment in just over five years. Through these awards New York continues to invest in a clean energy economy and achieve Governor Paterson’s goal of meeting 45 percent of our energy needs through energy efficiency and renewable energy by 2015. (October 29, 09) Press Releases [more on Energy]
NY Call on U.S. Coast Guard to Expedite Action to Stop Invasive Species - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Stricter Standards for Ballast Water Discharge Can Curb Invasive Species Pathways Looking to stop the rapid spread of invasive species, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today urged the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to expedite new restrictions on the ability of ships to discharge ballast water in America's waters. Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (October 29, 09) [more on Invasive Species in our area]
10/29/2009: EPA Posts New Schools Air Toxics Monitoring Initiative Data (New York, N.Y.) The first results from ongoing air toxics monitoring at two New Jersey schools and one New York school are now available on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Web site. A total of four schools in EPA’s Region 2 were selected as part of the agency's national Schools Air Toxics Initiative. The initiative, which is monitoring 63 schools in 22 states, will help EPA and the states learn if long-term exposure to toxics in the outdoor air poses health concerns for school children and staff. (October 29, 09) U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases [more on Air Quality in our area]
Water bottle deposits begin across New York | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — Stores across the state are emptying their shelves of bottles of water that do not have 5-cent deposit labels in preparation of the new deposit law that takes effect today. Some supermarkets, including Wegmans and Tops, said they do not expect to start charging customers the nickel deposits for as long as another week to phase in the program. They do expect, however, to let customers redeem bottles sold elsewhere with the 5-cent deposit as soon as today. (October 31, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Recycling in our area]
ENVIRONMENT: Shale drilling concerns evolve - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Diane Hope started tracking news stories about the Marcellus Shale two years ago. At first, she says, the stories were focused on energy and profit. The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, for example, played up natural gas's potential as a cleaner fuel and as an economic benefit to struggling Appalachian communities. But after a few months, Hope, a communications professor at RIT, says she noticed a shift. (October 31, 2009)Rochester City Newspaper [more on Energy]
ENVIRONMENT: County considers plan to offset wetlands impacts - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper The golden rule of wetlands, as every developer knows, is that if you destroy or alter them, you must replace them. It's a practice known as wetland mitigation, and there are federal and state laws that govern it - the federal Clean Water Act is a major one. Those statutes apply equally to private companies and government agencies. (October 28, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [More on Parks in our area]
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative clears congressional conference committee Great Lakes Commission calls for congressional and presidential approval Ann Arbor, Mich. – One of the most ambitious environmental restoration efforts ever proposed for the Great Lakes appears imminent following the emergence from a House-Senate conference committee of legislation providing $475 million for a comprehensive Great Lakes restoration and protection initiative. (October 2009) Great Lakes Commission | Commission des Grands Lacs [more on Great Lakes]
GOV SITE - GOVERNOR PATERSON ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH STATEWIDE H1N1 VACCINATION CAMPAIGN GOVERNOR PATERSON ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER TO ASSIST LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH STATEWIDE H1N1 VACCINATION CAMPAIGN Governor’s State Disaster Emergency Declaration Together with President Obama’s National Emergency Declaration Provide Increased Flexibility to Local Health Departments and Hospitals to Respond to H1N1 Flu In response to requests for assistance from local governments across New York State including New York City, Governor David A. Paterson today issued Executive Order 29 declaring a State Disaster Emergency, which will provide additional personnel and flexibility to local governments as they work to implement a statewide vaccination campaign to protect New Yorkers from H1N1 influenza. (October 29, 09) www.ny.gov/governor [more on Environmental Health in our area]
$24 million in stimulus funding awarded to state energy program projects ALBANY - Governor David Paterson announced that $24 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding has been awarded to support 87 energy conservation projects across New York that will help implement energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean fleet projects. These projects will reduce energy and operating costs by more than $6.5 million annually and fully return the initial investment in just over five years. Through these awards New York continues to invest in a clean energy economy and achieve Governor Paterson’s goal of meeting 45 percent of our energy needs through energy efficiency and renewable energy by 2015. (October 30, 09) New York State News on the Net! [more on Energy in our area]
Swine flu emergency declared in New York | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — Gov. David Paterson declared a state of emergency, saying a recent rise in swine flu cases has created a "disaster" and that certain provisions of state law needed to be set aside to get people vaccinated as quickly as possible. (October 30, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Health in our area]
WXXI: Nickel Deposits on Water Bottles Takes Effect Saturday (2009-10-28) ALBANY, NEW YORK (WXXI) - The state's newest version of the bottle deposit law takes effect Saturday, and the purchase of bottled water will require a five cent deposit, just like beer and soda bottles. (October 28, 09) WXXI | Go Public. [more on Recycling in our area]
The state of the Great Lakes : News : WNWO NBC24 (Toledo)--We live and thrive by the way of the Great Lakes. Not to mention Lake Erie is one of the most developed of them all with 80 percent of the watershed used by us. Northwest Ohio's source for Local News, Weather and Sports - Powered by WNWO NBC24 (September 28, 09) [more on the Great Lakes]
Study finds numerous brain cancer cases near contaminated groundwater in area of Victor but finds no link | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle State health officials Wednesday told Victor residents how their long-awaited study found an unusually high number of brain cancer cases in the section of western Victor that has contaminants in the groundwater. (October 28, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Brownfields in our area]
Upstate moves to get rid of bottled water to save money, reduce waste | News from The Post-Standard - Syracuse, NY -- In an attempt to be greener, Upstate Medical University is giving its employees an alternative to bottled water and may end up eliminating the little plastic bottles of H2O from vending machines and cafeterias in its buildings. (October 28, 09) Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com [more on Recycling in our area]
Federal authorities, state settle on cost of cleanup at nuclear site : Other WNY : The Buffalo News WASHINGTON — The federal government and the state have settled a decades-old dispute over how to split the cost of the cleanup of the West Valley Demonstration Project, a massive task that could cost as much as $9 billion. (October 28, 09) Buffalo News -- Home [more on Brownfields in our area]
Gas company backs off drilling -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY:2640: Chesapeake Energy cites New York City watershed issue as it drops 5,000 acres Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=858901#ixzz0VK9zuHpS ALBANY -- A natural gas company's pledge not to drill in the Catskills source of the New York City drinking water reservoir system did little Wednesday to placate critics. Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=858901#ixzz0VK9fbiK2 (October 28, 09) [more on Energy in our area]
Ruling a split one for greens -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY:2927: ALBANY -- Environmentalists trying to block a planned hotel in the environmentally sensitive Pine Bush got a half-a-loaf ruling from the state's highest court: They won a right to sue that could help environmental groups statewide, but lost the challenge that the city failed to address the environmental impact of the hotel. Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=858304&category=REGION#ixzz0VK7hEWSe (October 28, 09) Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy
Monroe County and Wegmans to Hold Pharmaceutical Collection Saturday In an effort to expand Monroe County’s award-winning pharmaceutical waste collection program, County Executive Maggie Brooks today announced that the County Department of Environmental Services (DES) is partnering with Wegmans to hold a free pharmaceutical waste collection on Saturday, October 31st, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Wegmans on 3701 Mt. Read Boulevard in Rochester. (October 28, 09) MyMonroe. Opening Up Government. | Monroe County, NY [more on Recycling in our area]
DEC Announces Settlement for Natural Resource Damages at Aluminum Plant in Oswego County - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Agreement with Novelis Corp. Will Help Fund Restoration Project New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced that Novelis Corporation will pay $220,000 to settle natural resource damages claims centering on the company's aluminum manufacturing facility adjacent to Lake Ontario in Scriba, Oswego County. The settlement relates to polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in several areas bordering the Novelis facility, including natural and man-made wetlands, man-made ponds and a stream. (October 27, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Brownfields in this area]
DEVELOPMENT: Irondequoit's explosive discovery - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Living next to a former landfill has its risks - like learning that your home has a methane pocket growing under it, and that there are elevated levels of volatile organic compounds in the air. (October 28, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Brownfields in our area]
DEC reassures Victor residents on tainted groundwater | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Victor residents heard Tuesday how state officials intend to continue monitoring a contaminated area of the town and, if necessary, take additional steps. About 40 residents and public officials attended the meeting at Victor Town Hall, with some of the questions focusing on whether the proposed monitoring plan was sufficient and the pros and cons of alternatives. (October 28, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Brownfields in our area]
Parma sports field to have more soil tests | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A Parma resident and two citizen activists collected soil from a Parma sports field Tuesday, marking the third time the dirt has been sampled for harmful arsenic. The resident, John Chart, first suggested last winter that parts of the Parma Town Park could be contaminated with arsenic and other pesticide residue in the soil, which was trucked from an old apple orchard several years ago and used to build up a football-soccer field. (October 28, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Brownfields in our area]
Watertown Daily Times | EPA awards Clarkson grants to help NNY farmers TWO TEAMS: One research group will develop a manure digester for small farm use, the other a greenhouse for organic produce | POTSDAM — Clarkson University has been awarded two grants by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to develop sustainable technologies designed to help north country farmers. (October 25, 09)Watertown Daily Times | Local News, Sports, Features, and Community Information for Jefferson County, St. Lawrence County, and Lewis County in Northern New York [more on Plants in our area]
UN signals delay in climate change treaty : 24 Hour Breaking News : The Buffalo News Just weeks before an international conference on climate change, the United Nations signaled it was scaling back expectations of reaching agreement on a new treaty to slow global warning. (October 26, 09) The Buffalo News [more on Climate Change in our area]
Opponents of hydrofracking to meet Thursday | News from The Post-Standard - Calling it “the biggest local environmental issue of our time," opponents of hydrofracking will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society in Syracuse to find out more about the process to get more natural gas from rock formations that underlie parts of Central New York. (October 26, 09) Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com [more on Energy in our area]
Freshwater species making comeback in Great Lakes region | The mighty lake sturgeon - an odd-looking North American fish that has been on Earth no fewer than 150 million years and that coexisted with dinosaurs for at least 85 million years - is making a comeback in the Great Lakes region after nearly going extinct in the early 1900s. (October 26, 09) toledoblade.com -- [more on Great Lakes in our area]
Feds cut cheque for Great Lakes clean-up - St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA Niagara’s portion of the Great Lakes got just a bit greater Saturday. The federal government gave a $326,000 financial boost for seven ‘areas of concern’ in Niagara as part of Environment Canada’s Great Lakes Sustainability Fund. The money will go towards habitat improvement, cleaner water, and other issues identified by biologists, technicians and trained volunteers. (October 25, 09) [more on Great Lakes in our area]
Nickel deposits to be collected on bottled water in New York - The Business Review (Albany): As of Oct. 31, all bottled water sold in New York state must have a 5-cent recycling deposit added to its price, according to a new order from a federal judge. (October 26, 09) The Business Review (Albany): Local Business News | [more on Recycling in our area]
WXXI: Stimulus Funds Used to Track Pollution in Lake Ontario (2009-10-22) ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - Federal stimulus funds could eventually help Rochester's beaches stay open longer. Over $250,000 will go toward a study into the origins of phosphorus in the tributaries that feed Lake Ontario. The chemical element can cause algae blooms which close the beaches about half of the time each year. (October 22, 09) WXXI NewsRoom [more on Great Lakes in our area]
Picasa Web Albums - RITinnovation - 350 Bike Summ... Rochester, NY's local mainstream media did not report on the Rochester area 350.org events, but RIT did. (October 26, 09) Picasa Web Albums - RITinnovation [more on Climate Change in our area]
DEC Revises Draft Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Plan and DGEIS - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Second Round of Hearings to be Scheduled, Public Comments Received Until Dec. 14, 2009 Revised versions of the New York State Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Plan and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) that were proposed in 2008 are now available for public review. The revisions stem from the first of two required rounds of public comment opportunities and hearings on the draft GEIS and Siting Plan. (October 26, 09) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation [more on Brownfields in our area]
Zero Waste Coalition meeting in Phelps this week - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Phelps, N.Y. — A local environmental group will hold a forum Wednesday to discuss zero-waste management options, leachate and the Ontario County Landfill. (October 26, 09)http://www.mpnnow.com/ [more on Recycling in our area]
Land trust group cleans Manitou Beach Preserve | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The Genesee Land Trust, which is celebrating its 20th year, owns about 850 acres of land in the Greater Rochester area and has more than 1,200 additional acres set aside in easement agreements with private property owners, said Kathy Blachowski, the trust's land preservation coordinator. (October 26, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Urban Sprawl in our area]
Agent Orange coverage may be expanded | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Recent scientific findings, such as a study earlier this year by the Institute of Medicine, have added to the large body of evidence that exposure to Agent Orange increases the risk of health problems such as heart disease or Parkinson's. (October 26, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Brownfields in our area]
Trick or treat: Deposits on bottled water take effect Oct. 31 | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Nickel deposits will be imposed on bottled water in New York state starting Oct. 31. after U.S. District Judge Deborah Batts issued an order lifting an injunction on the deposits. All containers of water under a gallon will have a 5-cent refundable deposit, as beer and soda containers have for years. (October 26, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Recycling in our area]
Amidst Uncertainty on US Role in Upcoming Climate Talks, 350.org Holds International Climate Action Day in 170 Nations Seven weeks before the UN Copenhagen Climate Conference, the group 350.org is organizing an International Climate Action Day. More than 4,500 events are scheduled to take place in 170 nations. We speak to two of the major thinkers and writers tackling climate change: the writer and environmentalist Bill McKibben, co-founder and director of 350.org, and Australian scientist Tim Flannery, chair of the Copenhagen Climate Council and author of the international bestseller The Weather Makers (October 23, 09) Democracy Now! | Radio and TV News [more on Climate Change in our area]
First Nation Women 'Walk the Environmental Talk' | Womens eNews Tomorrow's global day of climate activism aims for media and political attention. First Nation women have another way. Since 2003, they've walked the shoreline of a Great Lake or major river, meditating on the needs of an unborn generation. (WOMENSENEWS)--Their lips wind-burned, feet blistered, shoes worn out. They keep walking. Sometimes they walk as much as 54 miles in a single day, taking turns carrying eight liters of water in a copper pail and an eagle staff, a six-feet long carved staff with eagle feathers attached, which serves as a flag for Native Americans. At night, they rest in the houses of their supporters or in lodging arranged by a casino. Some nights they camp out in the bitter cold. (October 24, 09) Women's eNews [more on Climate Change in our area]
Bottle Bills Moves Forward | In a little over a week you'll have to pay a nickel deposit on bottled water. Last June bottlers got an injunction so they'd have more time to prepare for the new state law (October 23, 09) RochesterHomePage[more on Recycling in our area]
Stimulus funds pay for study of Lake Ontario pollutant | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Rochester's Center for Environmental Information has received a $255,000 federal stimulus grant to study the sources of phosphorus, a potentially damaging pollutant, in tributaries of Lake Ontario. Phosphorus, much of it from fertilizers and other man-made sources, is a valuable aquatic nutrient in small doses. (October 24, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Great Lakes in our area]
GOV SITE - GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON ANNOUNCES SUSPENSION OF FLU SHOT MANDATE FOR HEALTH CARE EMPLOYEES DUE TO SHORTAGE OF VACCINE Urges Vaccination for Pregnant Women, Children First Governor David A. Paterson today announced that State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., has suspended the mandatory influenza immunization requirement for New York health care workers so that the limited vaccine supplies can be used for populations most at risk of serious illness and death – especially pregnant women and children and young people between the ages of 6 months and 24 years. “Over the last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acknowledged that New York would only receive approximately 23 percent of its anticipated vaccine supply by the end of the month,” Governor Paterson said. “As a result, we need to be as resourceful as we can with the limited supplies of vaccine currently coming into the State and make sure that those who are at the highest risk for complications from the H1N1 flu receive the first vaccine being distributed right now in New York State.” (October 22, 09) [more on Environmental Health in our area]
Return of H1N1 prompts vigilance - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Schools nationwide and across the state have grappled with a surge in illnesses — particularly among athletes. On Thursday, officials closed the Worcester Central School District in Otsego County because of the flu. Roughly one third of the staff and students in the 419-student district were out of commission with flu-like symptoms. (October 24, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/ [more on Environmental Health in our area]
New York Drilling Study a Step Forward - ProPublica New York's recently released review of the environmental risks [1] (PDF) posed by natural gas production in the Marcellus Shale offers the clearest picture yet of the chemicals used in the drilling process called hydraulic fracturing. The document makes public the names of 260 chemicals, more than eight times as many as Pennsylvania state regulators have compiled. The list is the most complete released by any state or federal agency and could help answer concerns about hydraulic fracturing in Congress and in states where gas drilling has increased in recent years. (October 22, 09) ProPublica - Journalism in the Public Interest [more on Energy in our area]
Climate Change Action Awareness Week Seeks to Inspire and Empower Citizens Advocates for climate change reform will come together to better develop the tools necessary to effect change in individual communities all over the world. These global actions come six weeks before the world’s nations convene in Copenhagen for the United Nations Climate Change Conference to draw up a new international climate treaty to replace the Kyoto Accords. (October 22, 09) RIT - University News [more on Climate Change in our area]
RIT scientist shines laser light on methane in pursuit of clean fuel Novel technique could someday convert methane to liquid fuel An abundant greenhouse gas could someday help clean up the earth. Converting methane to liquid methanol could produce clean, low-cost fuel and prevent the potent greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere. Exploiting methane in this way could also produce a hydrogen source for fuel cells and yield other industrial applications. The key to taming methane, and synthesizing it in the laboratory, rests in identifying the starter link in methane's armor chain of hydrocarbons. (October 22, 09) http://www.eurekalert.org [more on Energy in our area]
ENVIRONMENT-US: Greatest of Lakes Hit by Climate Change - IPS ipsnews.net The five Great Lakes extend across 244,000 square kilometres that straddle the U.S. and Canada, just 2,400 kilometres from the polar ice cap. The lakes support shipping to the Atlantic Ocean, and some of the richest commercial fisheries in the world. About 40 million people take their drinking water from the Great Lakes. At the same time, the lakes are massively polluted with chemicals and heavy metals, particularly the bottom sediment, after hundreds of years of industrialisation. The lakes are closed systems, and they hold onto pollutants. Forty-three Great Lake harbours are considered highly toxic waste sites. (October 22, 09) IPS Inter Press Service [more on Great Lakes]
A New Recycling Strategy Is Catching On - NYTimes.com Across the nation, an antigarbage strategy known as “zero waste” is moving from the fringes to the mainstream, taking hold in school cafeterias, national parks, restaurants, stadiums and corporations. (October 20, 09) http://www.nytimes.com/ [more on Recycling in our area]
SCHUMER PLAN CALLS FOR ADDITIONAL $1 BILLION WORTH OF CRITICAL WATER AND SEWER GRANTS FOR LOCALITIES IN NY AND ACROSS THE COUNTRY - HELP STAVE OFF TAX HIKES AND ADDRESS MASSIVE WATER AND SEWER NEEDS OF NYS | Schumer Urges Key Congressional Committee to Provide Funding in Form of Grants Instead of Loans to Upgrade Aging Water Infrastructure - NYS Has Billions Of Dollars In Wastewater Infrastructure Needs With Local and Counties Facing Historic Budget Crunches, Billions in New Grants, Rather than Loans, Would Help Stave Off Future Tax Hikes and Spur Job Creation Schumer Plan Would Increase Available Water And Sewer Funding To $3.75 B With More than $1 Billion Going Out as New Grants - Currently, Money will Be Provided Only as Loans (October 21, 09) Senator Charles E. Schumer [more on Water Quality in our area]
Irondequoit awarded $440,000 in federal energy stimulus funds - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Irondequoit, N.Y. — Irondequoit officials will join Congressman Dan Maffei for a press conference Saturday morning at Irondequoit’s McAvoy Park, at the intersection of North Winton Road and Empire Boulevard. The topic is expected to be $440,000 in federal energy stimulus funds that have been awarded to the town to promote energy efficiency and conservation. (October 23, 09) - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Energy in our area]
Cycling Conference Hopes to Kick Start Solutions Rochester is known for a lot of things, but how about being the bicycle capital of the world? Cycling could help problems like obesity, and solving problems like that are the point of this weekend's Greenway Greenride and Bike summit. The conference at RIT will begin with a bike ride downtown, but that wont be all. (October 22, 09) [more on Transportation in our area]
Irondequoit Focusing on Developing Waterfront Irondequoit is doing something it hasn't done in 24 years - take a close look at waterfront development. Irondequoit has a lot of it, with the Genesee River to its west, Lake Ontario to its north, and Irondequoit Bay to its east. The town has plenty of waterfront to tackle, and town leaders say the key to its continued success will be developing those properties. (October 22, 09) RochesterHomePage [more on Urban Sprawl in our area]
Greece Arcadia High School students aboard floating classroom | Water samples taken from the mouth of the Genesee River near Lake Ontario show how significant human interaction with the waterways can be, a group of high school students learned on Wednesday. (October 23, 09) RocEarth [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Water and sewer needs nearly $95 million in Finger Lakes region - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. announced he is trying to get an additional $1 billion dollars to be distributed as grants – not loans – to communities to address water and sewer infrastructure needs. (October 21, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Water Quality in our area]
10/20/2009: New EPA Information on Insect Repellents New EPA Information on Insect Repellents WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a new Web page containing product information on certain skin-applied insect repellents. EPA’s goal is to provide the public with information on registered insect repellents and their effectiveness claims in a clear, consistent, and user-friendly format. “EPA’s release of information on the effectiveness of insect repellents will help American consumers select the right product for their needs and protect themselves and their children from potentially devastating diseases spread by mosquitoes and ticks, such as West Nile virus and Lyme disease,” said Steve Owens, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. “This Web-based dissemination of information supports Administrator Jackson’s goals of transparency and public access and protecting children’s health.” Insect Repellents: Use and Effectiveness | Pesticides | US EPA | U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases (October 20, 09) [more on Pesticides in our area]
South Bend Tribune: Safety of eating Great Lakes fish discussed The Great Lakes teem with fish, but anglers looking to them for their next meal should be cautious. The fish contain an array of contaminants, including some known to threaten human health. Methyl mercury inhibits brain development. PCBs can suppress the immune system and thyroid development and may cause cancer. The contaminants have lead to consumption advisories on many popular fish species, such as walleye, lake trout and salmon. (October 21, 09) South Bend Tribune [more on Great Lakes]
Army Corps of Engineers examines Central New York issues with invasive species | News from The Post-Standard - Syracuse, NY -- Two experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are visiting Central New York waterways this week to scout out the problems posed by invasive species. But any effort by the Corps to try to control invasive species will be at least a year or more in the future, they said, and will be determined by the availability of federal money to pay for the work. (October 21, 09) Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com [more on invasive species in our area]
DEC launches New York Nature Explorer web tool ALBANY - What animals, plants and significant habitats are found in your county, town, and neighborhood? What places in New York are home to the American dragonhead, the black-throated blue warbler, Virginia pine, or riverside ice meadows? Anyone with an interest in the natural history of New York State can now find the answers to these questions with New York Nature Explorer - www.dec.ny.gov/animals/57844.html - a new online tool launched by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). New York Nature Explorer is an interactive gateway to biodiversity information that can be utilized by residents, landowners, land managers, municipal officials, planners, consultants, students, and anyone else interested in researching the natural world. (October 21, 09) New York State News on the Net! [more on Wildlife in our area]
Opposition to wind turbines starting to grow - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA GREEN ENERGY: Health effects, noise, costs are concerns There's a farmer in Northumberland County, east of Oshawa, who wants to build a house for his daughter on his farm, but he can't because he's on the heavily protected Oak Ridges Moraine. But it's OK to lease his land to a company that will put up multiple wind turbines and turn his property into a wind farm. And they'll pay him five figures a year to do it. (October 20, 09) www.thesudburystar.com [more on Wind Power in our area]
State Announces $1.7 Million in Clean Water Planning Projects - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Stimulus Funds Give Green Light to 11 Projects From Long Island to the Finger Lakes New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced the award of $1.7 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to planning boards and commissions across the state to improve local water quality. The federal stimulus funding will help communities develop and implement an array of projects, ranging from collecting water quality data to improving stormwater management to analyzing opportunities for installing "green" infrastructure. The 11 awards were selected through a competitive process. (October 21, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Water Quality in our area]
Slaughter announces stimulus funds for clean water planning projects - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Washington — Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-Perinton, today announced that almost $366,000 in federal stimulus funds will go towards the planning of clean water projects for Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes. (October 21, 09) - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Water Quality in our area]
Water bottle collection delayed | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The potential start of the state's collection of 5-cent deposits on bottles of water was delayed Tuesday by a federal court judge. U.S. District Court Judge Deborah Batts delayed a Thursday hearing in Manhattan in which the state had hoped to get the go ahead to implement the program, which was approved in April. (October 21, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Recycling in our area]
Appliance rebate proposed to help consumers cut energy costs ALBANY - Governor David Paterson today announced that New York has submitted a plan for federal approval that would provide consumers with rebates for purchasing certain energy-efficient refrigerators, clothes washers, freezers and dishwashers through a program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. If New York’s plan is approved by federal government, the Great Appliance Swap Out program will allow the State to issue nearly 170,000 rebates totaling $16.8 million. (October 17-18, 09) New York State News on the Net! [more on Energy in our area]
Canada quietly asks EPA to weaken anti-pollution measures - The Globe and Mail Embassy in Washington asks agency to alter plan that would force lake freighters to stop burning dirty bunker fuel | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed tough new measures to reduce the health toll from air pollution around the Great Lakes by forcing lake freighters to stop burning dirty bunker fuel. (October 17, 09) News from Canada and the world - The Globe and Mail [more on the Great Lakes]
Greece polluted site remains uncleaned - RocNow.com Eight years after agreeing to clean up contamination at an old shipyard and military plant on Dewey Avenue in Greece, the property owner has given up, leaving New York state with the task of overseeing remediation of the heavily polluted site. Longtime Greece residents remember the huge building at 4777 Dewey Ave. as the Odenbach Shipbuilding Co. In the 1950s, the structure became Air Force Plant No. 51, where bomber and missile-related equipment was manufactured. (October 20, 09) RocNow.com [more on Brownfields in our area]
Energy Star Appliances May Not All Be Efficient, Audit Finds - WASHINGTON — The Energy Department has concluded in an internal audit that it does not properly track whether manufacturers that give their appliances an Energy Star label have met the required specifications for energy efficiency. (October 18, 09) http://www.nytimes.com/ [more on Energy in our area]
Nature Conservancy News Room - New Regulations Proposed by U.S. Department of Agriculture to Help Stem the Tide of Non-Native Pests Four hundred non-native insects and plant diseases are wreaking havoc across North America ARLINGTON, VA — October 15, 2009 —The Nature Conservancy, working with industry partners and scientists, is supporting revamped regulations proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to improve its ongoing efforts to block non-native insects and diseases from entering the country and protect American homeowners, businesses, agriculture and native trees. (October 15, 09) The Nature Conservancy - Protecting Nature, Preserving Life [more on Food in our area]
Global warming fund faces cuts -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY:2887: ALBANY -- The organizer of a global effort to fight climate change said Gov. David Paterson's raid of millions of dollars from a state climate change program sends "a terrible message" just weeks before world leaders meet to discuss the issue. Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=854386&category=REGION#ixzz0UNva7WJy (October 19, 09) Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy [more on Climate Change in our area]
Dogs frolic at new canine park in Greece | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Monroe County's first dog park won't officially open until Oct. 30, but dozens of canines and their owners got a chance to try out the facility during a fundraising event Sunday. (October 19, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Wildlife in our area]
Paws in the Park gives canines, owners sneak peek at dog park | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Dozens of canines and their owners turned out today to try what will be Monroe County's first dog park. The third annual Paws in the Park Event and Dog Walk was held at Greece Canal Park on Elmgrove Road, where the new one-acre fenced-in dog park is located. The dog park is expected to officially open Oct. 30. (October 18, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Wildlife in our area]
Organizing the Biggest Day of Action the World Has Ever Seen | CommonDreams.org Organizing the Biggest Day of Action the World Has Ever Seen by Bill McKibben Even two years ago, I was in complete despair about our chances of fighting climate change. But something's changed. It's not the science, which has gotten steadily worse. It's the first signs that the planet's immune system--conscious citizens ready to make a difference--is finally kicking in. Bloggers, in this metaphor, are key antibodies--they recognize threats, and rally people to take the steps needed. So this year's Blogger Action Day is, in a sense, a test: is the planet now wired together in a way that will let it act swiftly, nimbly, decisively against the great trouble we've ever faced? (October 13, 09) Common Dreams | News & Views [more on Climate Change]
Wind farms interfering with weather radar in NY | AP | 10/13/2009 SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Wind farms in upstate New York are interfering with National Weather Service Doppler radars, making it more difficult to detect and assess approaching lake effect snow storms. The spinning blades on the towering turbines can cause problems by reflecting some of the radar's signal, which can be falsely interpreted as wind or precipitation. The reflections can make storms coming off lakes Erie and Ontario look stronger than they actually are, but the structures can also act like a wall and hide a storm from forecasters. (October 13, 09) philly.com: Philadelphia local news, sports, jobs, cars, homes [more on Wind Power in our area]
All Great Lakes surpass last year's water levels | detnews.com | The Detroit News Water levels in all of the Great Lakes are at least 1 inch higher than year-ago levels, according to a new report. The weekly report by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says that Lakes Michigan and Huron are 7 inches above last year's levels, Lake St. Clair is 6 inches higher, and Lake Erie is 4 inches higher than in the same period last year, aided by higher-than-average precipitation across the region. Lakes Superior and Ontario are both 1 inch higher. (October 16, 09) The Detroit News | detnews.com | Saturday, October 17, 2009 | News, sports, features, blogs, photos and forums from Detroit and Michigan [more on Great Lakes]
GOV SITE - GOVERNOR PATERSON PROPOSES APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAM TO HELP CONSUMERS CUT ENERGY COSTS “Great Appliance Swap Out” to Provide Rebates for Energy Efficient Appliances Governor David A. Paterson today announcedthat New York has submitted a plan for federal approval that would provide consumers with rebates for purchasing certain energy-efficient refrigerators, clothes washers, freezers and dishwashers through a program funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). If New York’s plan is approved by federal government, the Great Appliance Swap Out program will allow the State to issue nearly 170,000 rebates totaling $16.8 million. (October 16, 09) Press Releases [more on Energy in our area]
Cancer study of Victor’s ‘plume’ inconclusive - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — A cancer study of the part of town where the groundwater is contaminated by industrial solvents shows an unusual number of brain tumors but it does not conclude one way or another if they are tied to the pollution. (October 16, 09) [more on Environmental Health in our area]
N.Y. court blocks flu shot mandate | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — A state Supreme Court justice Friday granted a request from a 59,000-member public-employees union for a temporary restraining order on New York's mandate that health care workers get the H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines. (October 17, 09)democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Health in our area]
Study finds no link between tainted water in Victor and brain cancer cases | A long-awaited study has found no link between an unusually high number of brain cancer cases in a section of western Victor and contaminants in the area's groundwater. (October 17, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Brownfields in our area]
ENVIRONMENT: Learning the natural-gas drill - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper So if some energy companies want to punch natural-gas wells deep into a shale formation in the Southern Tier, why does it matter in Monroe County? Think water. (October 15, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Energy in our area]
DEC: No More Groundwater Cleanup Needed in Victor | The DEC said there is no danger for Victor residents who live in the area with groundwater contamination. All 59 homes in the Modock Springs area are now hooked up to public water. The state says clean-up is not needed. (October 15, 09) http://rochesterhomepage.net/ [more on Brownfields in our area]
Pittsford hosts recycling event | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The town of Pittsford will sponsor a recycling event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot of Pittsford Mendon High School, 472 Mendon Road. Individuals can drop off electrical items, car tires and more. For a complete list of items accepted, go to townofpittsford.org. For more information, call (585) 248-6229. (October 16, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Recycling in our area]
Pittsford graduate honored for ethanol project | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle When gas prices skyrocketed after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Sujay Tyle, then 8, was shocked at how much they rose in such a short time. (October 16, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Energy in our area]
Challenge to H1N1 vaccine widens | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle WASHINGTON — A group challenging a state requirement that all health care workers in New York get vaccinated for swine flu said Thursday that it is seeking a federal injunction to halt nationwide distribution of the vaccine. (October 16, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Health in our area]
Partners in energy efficiency | stargazette.com | Star-Gazette Rochester Institute of Technology's partnership with Delphi Automotive of Rochester will help develop fuel-cell technology for military vehicles. (October 13, 09) http://www.stargazette.com/ [more on Energy in our area]
10/14/2009: Sustainable Design Awards Granted to Four New York College Teams | New York, N.Y.) Is sustainable year-round food production possible in cold climates? Could a new kind of cooking stove in Haiti help decrease the amount of fuel needed, carbon dioxide emissions and deforestation? These are some of the questions four New York college teams are investigating this school year thanks to EPA’s People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) Phase I Awards. P3 is a national competition that encourages undergraduate and graduate students to create sustainable solutions to environmental problems through technological innovation. These sustainable solutions must be environmentally friendly, use natural resources efficiently and be economically competitive. | A Cornell University team was granted funding to research strategies for simplifying water treatment plant operations and a team at the Rochester Institute of Technology is designing an improved cook stove to be used in Haiti that would reduce carbon dioxide emissions and time spent gathering fuel. (October 14, 09)U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases [more on Environmental Education]
DEC Slates Pharmaceutical Collection Events - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis today announced seven collection events taking place this month to encourage the proper disposal of unused and unwanted household pharmaceuticals. The collections will take place between Oct. 19-24 in communities throughout the state as part of DEC's "Don't Flush Your Drugs" campaign to raise awareness about the impacts of pharmaceuticals in water. |Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. DEC Region 8 Offices 6274 E. Avon-Lima Rd., Avon Contact: Lisa Porter (585) 226-5402 Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Recycling in our area]
DEC Schedules Public Hearings on Marcellus Shale Drilling Draft SGEIS - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced details of upcoming public comment sessions on the draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) governing potential natural gas drilling activities in the Marcellus Shale formation. The meetings will be held in Loch Sheldrake (Sullivan County) on Oct. 28, New York City on Nov. 10, and Chenango Bridge (Broome County) on Nov. 12. A fourth meeting is being planned for the Elmira-Corning area. Details on times and locations are listed below. (October 13, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Energy in our area]
SUNY Launches H1N1 Pandemic Flu Strategy Albany, NY – In order to get out in front of a potential pandemic flu outbreak, The State University of New York has undertaken a comprehensive, collaborative system-wide campaign to prepare for all forms of flu; to educate about the virus and to respond effectively to parents, students, employees and the general public. (October 15, 09) Welcome to SUNY - The State University of New York [more on Environmental Health in our area]
Canandaigua set to try monthly recyclable collection - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The city could save more than $100,000 per year if it switched over to monthly — as opposed to weekly — recyclable collection. (October 15, 09) - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Recycling in our area]
Electronic-items-can-be-recycled-at-Gates-church The Lutheran Church of Our Saviour on Chili Avenue will hold an electronics recycling collection from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, through Saturday, Nov. 7. (October 15, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Recycling in our area]
DEC says no cleanup necessary for Victor plume | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Two-and-a-half years after a public uproar in Victor over a contaminated plume of groundwater, state officials have concluded that the level of toxic solvents is low enough, and the threat minimal enough, that no cleanup is needed. (October 15, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Brownfields in our area]
GOV SITE - GOVERNOR PATERSON SIGNS THE GREEN JOBS/GREEN NEW YORK BILL Program Will Assist Low-Income and Unemployed New Yorkers Train for Green Collar Jobs Governor Paterson Launches New Website – GreenCareersNY.com – to Match Job Seekers with Green Training Opportunities Governor David A. Paterson today signed the Green Jobs/Green New York Act, establishing a program that will create green jobs and stimulate investment in weatherization and energy efficiency improvements for residential and commercial buildings. Governor Paterson held the signing ceremony at the New York State Weatherization Directors Association training center in North Syracuse, where New Yorkers are being trained to weatherize and retrofit homes. (October 13, 09) To help connect job seekers with the opportunities being announced today, Governor Paterson also announced the launch of a new web site to assist those seeking to enter the new green job sector. The site – www.greencareersny.com – is designed to make it easy for individuals, businesses and workforce professionals to find the State’s local training programs and green job opportunities. (October 13, 09) www.ny.gov/governor [more on Green Business]
Top Green Jobs During the Recession Top Green Jobs During the Recession Green Dream Jobs Reports on Top Green Job Titles, Top Cities for Green Employment NEW YORK, N.Y., October 13, 2009 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- Green Dream Jobs and green workforce development consultant Jim Cassio released data that shows the top green job titles posted by employers and in which cities over the past year -- during the recession (October 12, 09) World-Wire: One World, One Wire [more on Green Business]
WXXI: A UR Study Shows Nature Lowers Stress and Encourages Generosity (2009-10-12) ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) - Nature is good for us. While that conclusion may not surprise most people, a University of Rochester study does document expected--and unexpected--benefits. (October 12, 09) WXXI NewsRoom [more on Environmental Education in our area]
ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO LEADS 18-STATE COALITION IN BATTLE TO PROTECT STATES’ RIGHT TO FIGHT GLOBAL WARMING Suit Seeks to Defend the EPA’s Waiver Allowing Individual States to Limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Cars NEW YORK, NY (October 9, 2009) – Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that he is leading an 18-state coalition to defend a decision by President Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that grants states the right to regulate global warming pollution from automobiles. The coalition is opposing a lawsuit brought by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that seeks to deny individual states the ability to limit greenhouse gas emissions from cars. (October 9, 09) HOME - OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREW M. CUOMO [more on Climate Change in our area]
City set to make decision on use of lawn chemicals - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — More than six years after environmental advocate Joel Freedman first penned a letter to the editor pleading with his fellow Canandaigua city residents to “just say no to lawn poisons,” the City Council looks ready to act on his advice. (October 12, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Pesticides in our area]
Environmentalist making a few stops locally | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle When many of her peers were starting their careers and getting married, at age 23, Julia Butterfly Hill decided to move into a tree to protest the environmental destruction caused by the clear-cutting of ancient redwoods. Hill didn't set a foot on ground until two years later, when the logging company agreed to spare three acres of redwoods surrounding the tree she called “Luna”. Hill decided to move into “Luna” after she survived a near-fatal car accident. She was hit by a drunken driver and spent 10 months recovering. (October 13, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
New York To Establish Energy Policy Institute New York Governor David A. Paterson announced the creation of the New York Energy Policy Institute (NYEPI) with a mission of coordinating the work of the state’s leading energy research centers to advise the state’s energy policymakers. (October 8, 09) Sustainable Business, Green Business, Renewable Energy, Organic & Green Investing, Green Capital [more on Energy in our area]
Solar energy projects get stimulus money ALBANY – Two solar energy projects will share in the award of $4.4 million. Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) received $3.5 million to develop a new solar photovoltaic training facility that will provide critical support for Governor Paterson’s efforts to develop the clean energy workforce. Additionally, New York City received $932,508 to support development of solar electric generation. The awards were made by the U.S. Department of Energy with funds available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). (October 12, 09) New York State News on the Net! [more on Energy in our area]
State to create energy institute, boost battery research | stargazette.com | Star-Gazette ALBANY -- Gov. David Paterson announced Monday the formation of a pair of groups aimed at improving the state's energy efficiency. The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology Consortium, or NY-BEST, will distribute $25 million to researchers specializing in the development of batteries and energy storage devices. (October 11, 09) stargazette.com | Star-Gazette | Elmira news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Elmira, New York [more on Energy in our area]
Judge tosses Italy wind suit ITALY — A lawsuit against the town of Italy and wind developer EcoGen LLC was dismissed Thursday by Acting Supreme Court Judge Patrick Falvey. The Article 78 suit was brought by the Finger Lakes Preservation Association, an unincorporated group of local residents. It named the Town Board and EcoGen, alleging that the town violated the Open Meetings Law and the state environmental review process. (October 11, 09) Finger Lakes Times Online - Front [more on Wind Power in our area]
Energy Secretary Chu speaks on global warming at UR | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu was at the University of Rochester on Saturday, where he talked about the "catastrophic" consequences that will be in store if Americans don't address energy issues soon. Chu, who attended UR as an undergraduate from 1966-70, spoke to a packed-house crowd at the Palestra as part of Meliora Weekend, a series of UR homecoming events. (October 9, 09)democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Climate Change in our area}
Worries and garbage are piling up at Ontario County Landfill | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Canandaigua resident Chris Costello worries that Ontario County will become better known as a destination for garbage than for tourism. His concern dates back to 2003 when the county, which had been losing more than a $1 million a year running its landfill, entered into a 25-year contract with the Vermont-based Casella Waste Systems. (October 12, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Recycling in our area]
RIT Named Campus Sustainability Leader University included on list of Most Sustainable Campuses in the nation | Rochester Institute of Technology’s efforts to develop comprehensive campus, research and education programs in sustainability have earned the university recognition as one of the most sustainable campuses in the nation. The College Sustainability Report Card has selected RIT as a “Campus Sustainability Leader” as part of its annual survey of American colleges and universities. It is the first time RIT has been selected for this honor. (October 8, 09) RIT - University News [more on Environmental Education in our area
Cool Rochester sets foot on Fisher - News Cool Rochester is a new, up and coming program that Fisher faculty are hoping will influence campus to be more environmentally friendly. Jim Wood, assistant professor in the Childhood Education Department, hopes that the Cool Rochester program will "catalyze a movement" here at Fisher and "eliminate our carbon footprint." (October 8, 09) Cardinal Courier [more on Environmental Education in our area]
New York joins coalition to fight global warming NEW YORK - Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced that he is leading an 18-state coalition to defend a decision by President Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that grants states the right to regulate global warming pollution from automobiles. The coalition is opposing a lawsuit brought by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that seeks to deny individual states the ability to limit greenhouse gas emissions from cars. (October 9, 09 ) New York State News on the Net! [more on Climate Change in our area]
New York Students from across the State Engage in Hands-On Scientific Learning Exercises in the Hudson River - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Over 60 Locations Participate in the 7th Annual "Day in the Life of the Hudson River" More than 3,000 students and educators from New York Harbor to Schuylerville will participate today in the seventh annual "A Day in the Life of the Hudson River" field program, an event hosted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Hudson River Estuary Program. The event is aimed at educating Hudson Valley residents about the ecology of the river through innovative and engaging public programs and through the development of a K-12 curriculum. Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation (October 09, 09) [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Gas Drilling Vs. Drinking Water: New York City Consultant’s Report Sets Stage for Fight With Albany - ProPublica A preliminary report [2] from a consultant hired by New York City warns that "nearly every activity" associated with natural gas drilling could potentially harm the city’s drinking water supply and that while the risk can be reduced with strict regulations, "the likelihood of water quality impairment … cannot be eliminated [2]." (October 8, 09) ProPublica - Journalism in the Public Interest [more on Energy 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]
Development on Genesee River is Flourishing Development along the Genesee River is being done in two phases. The first started in 2000. The second phase started in 2007. Its part of a 12 year plan to get development along the Genesee River. And it seems to be working. (October 8, 09) RochesterHomePage [more on the Genesee River in our area]
An Irondequoit couple says their beloved cat was killed recently by a coyote - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Irondequoit, N.Y. — When a senior wildlife biologist from the state Department of Environmental Conservation gave a presentation on coyotes at Irondequoit Town Hall more than two years ago, dozens showed up. (October 9, 09) Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow[more on Wildlife in our area]
Nominations sought for ‘Doc and Katy’ Green Thumb award - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County seeks nominations for the 2010 Doc and Katy Abraham Green Thumb Memorial Award. The annual award is presented to a person, business or organization promoting and enhancing ‘green’ industry in the county, as well as horticultural awareness and education. (October 8, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/ [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Seasonal flu shots in high demand in Monroe County | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Most doctors' offices and one of the four entities that runs public flu vaccine clinics in Monroe County have temporarily run out of seasonal flu vaccine licensed for children to receive (October 10, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Health]
ENVIRONMENT: Be cool, Rochester - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper The folks at Cool Rochester have a goal: by 2012, they want to shrink Rochester-Monroe County's carbon footprint by 1 billion pounds. And they want the public's help. | Cool Rochester is an organization devoted to getting businesses, institutions, and households to reduce their carbon footprints by reducing their energy consumption. (October 7, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Are Hormone-mimicking Chemicals Harming Our Children? Are chemicals in our environment masculinizing girls and feminizing boys? A growing body of scientific evidence suggests that this is the case, and one of the latest studies has linked exposure to a substance known as bisphenol A, or BPA, with aggressive behavior in girls. (October 7, 09) The New American [more on Environmental Health]
GOV SITE - GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES $10 MILLION IN BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREAS PROGRAM GRANTS Governor David A. Paterson today announced more than $10 million in Brownfield Opportunity Areas Program grants for 24 projects located in communities across the State. These grants support environmental remediation, community revitalization, job creation and the expansion of the tax base in neighborhoods that have been adversely affected by multiple brownfield sites or economic distress. | City of Rochester, Lyell-Lake-State Street - Step 2 $214,509 The City of Rochester will complete a Nomination for the Lyell-Lake-State Street area, which is a 394-acre area with approximately 270 potential brownfield sites. These sites are located in the Browns Square, Edgerton, JOSANA, Lyell-Otis and People of Dutchtown neighborhoods in Rochester. The primary community revitalization objectives include: redeveloping strategic sites that have the most potential to positively impact real estate values, economic development, the local job market and overall quality of life. (October 7, 09)Press Releases [more on Brownfields in our area]
GOV SITE - GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES MAJOR EXPANSION OF NEW YORK.S SOLAR ENERGY $10 Million in Stimulus Funding Now Available through NYSERDA for Solar Projects NYPA Also Expected to Make Formal Request for Proposals this Year for 100-Megawatt Solar Power Initiative Governor David A. Paterson today announced that $10 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding is now available through a competitive statewide solicitation for solar energy projects in New York State. The funding is available through NYSERDA's State Energy Program (SEP) to fund the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Additionally, Governor Paterson announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) is expected to make a formal request for proposals later this year for a 100-megawatt solar initiative, which would increase the State's current installed solar capacity five-fold. (October 7, 09)Press Releases [more on Energy in our area]
State seeking $11.6 billion in stimulus money to develop empire corridor ALBANY - Governor David Paterson announced that the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has applied for $11.6 billion in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding to improve high-speed rail service along the Empire Corridor between New York City and Niagara Falls. The ARRA grants will be awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and would support the State’s high-speed intercity passenger rail initiative. The initiative would substantially upgrade the existing 460-mile Empire Corridor, modernize locomotives and cars used by Amtrak, and make other rail infrastructure improvement throughout the State. Rail stations along the corridor also would be upgraded. (October 8, 09) New York State News on the Net! [more on Transportation in our area]
New Regulation on Open Burning Takes Effect Oct. 14 - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Taking a step to reduce harmful air pollutants and help prevent wildfires, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has extended restrictions on the open burning of residential waste effective Oct. 14. The open burning of residential waste will be prohibited in all communities statewide, regardless of population, with exceptions for burning tree limbs and branches at limited times and other certain circumstances (detailed below). Previously, the ban applied only in towns with populations of 20,000 or more. The New York State Environmental Board approved this state regulation on Sept. 1. (October 5, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Air Quality in our area]
Learn how to start a Community Supported Agriculture farm - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The Rochester/Finger Lakes region needs more Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs, according to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County. While a growing number of people want to participate, there are not enough CSA farms to fit the need. (October 7, 09) http://www.mpnnow.com/favicon.ico [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Perinton awarded energy grant - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Perinton, N.Y. — A $170,800 grant for energy efficiency is being given to the town of Perinton by the U.S. Department of Energy. (October 7, 09)Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Energy in our area]
Bottled water price hike coming - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — More plastic water bottles will be recycled when a deposit likely gets tacked on later this month. Despite a shift to a more environmentally friendly way to dispose of water bottles, consumers and business owners give the pending mandatory deposit mixed reviews. (October 7, 09)Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Recycling in our area]
County gets first batch of H1N1 vaccine | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Monroe County's Health Department received its first 1,000-dose shipment of the new FluMist vaccine for H1N1 Tuesday, but officials say it's not yet time for patients to call doctors and seek out the vaccine. (October 7, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Health in our area]
Wildlife field may turn into townhouses for seniors | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle EAST ROCHESTER — For years, a lot at the corner of East Linden Avenue and DePaul Drive has sat vacant, the site of a former family farm. The nearly 2-acre parcel has become a gathering spot for birds and other wildlife, and some residents have grown accustomed to that. (October 7, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Urban Sprawl in our area]
10/01/2009: Help Protect Children from Environmental Risks: EPA Provides Tips during Children’s Health Month WASHINGTON - October is Children’s Health Month. To heighten awareness about environmental issues impacting children, EPA is providing parents and caregivers simple tips they can use to help protect children in their homes, schools and communities. U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases
Gas drilling coming to the Finger Lakes? - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The state released new environmental regulations last week for natural gas drilling, clearing the way for well permits in the Finger Lakes region. The largely untapped gas reserve, sweeping much of the state, has put many people on alert. Questions and concerns about what the drilling will mean for the environment and economy here have prompted a number of groups to join forces. (October 6, 09) [more on Energy in our area]
Household Pharmaceutical Collections [check page for local drop-offs] - to be held statewide October 19-24 -from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
10/01/2009: Help Protect Children from Environmental Risks: EPA Provides Tips during Children’s Health Month WASHINGTON - October is Children’s Health Month. To heighten awareness about environmental issues impacting children, EPA is providing parents and caregivers simple tips they can use to help protect children in their homes, schools and communities. U.S. EPA Newsroom - News Releases
Gas drilling coming to the Finger Lakes? - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — The state released new environmental regulations last week for natural gas drilling, clearing the way for well permits in the Finger Lakes region. The largely untapped gas reserve, sweeping much of the state, has put many people on alert. Questions and concerns about what the drilling will mean for the environment and economy here have prompted a number of groups to join forces. (October 6, 09) [more on Energy in our area]
Counties establish innovative carbon credit program ALBANY - Proclaiming that reducing carbon pollution should be a priority for all levels of government, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) announced today a new program that will reward counties for controlling carbon emissions in their communities. The Avoided Deforestation Carbon Credit Program is a program launched by NYSAC on behalf of New York counties. It is design to curb greenhouse carbon pollution, the leading cause of global warming. Today’s announcement comes on the heels of the introduction of ‘Cap and Trade’ legislation in the U.S. Senate, where the issue has been under considerable debate. (October 5, 09) New York State News on the Net! [more on Climate Rochester ]
A Great Help for the Great Lakes - Tonic Communities, elected officials and government agencies concerned about protection and management of the world's largest freshwater lake system are about to receive a very cool new tool to support their efforts. (October 1, 09)Good News at Tonic.com [more on Great Lakes]
Challenge is to cut carbon footprint | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle As the Dakota proverb says, "We will be known forever by the tracks we leave." This statement has taken on a whole new meaning in regard to our environment. The carbon footprint from the past and present are causing devastating effects to the future. (October 3, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Climate Rochester ]
Toronto Zoo opens new Arctic exhibition | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The new permanent Tundra Trek exhibit at the Toronto Zoo should appeal to the same hearts, while explaining the issues surrounding global warming and its effect on animals. (October 4, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Focus of natural gas exploration in Pa., not N.Y. | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Parts of Pennsylvania are in the midst of a gold rush of sorts, and the same forces behind it are eyeing New York next. democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York (October 4, 09) [more on Energy in our area]
RGRTA says aid should reward efficiency | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle If the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority has its way, millions of dollars in state aid would be doled out based on how well transit systems serve passengers. (October 5, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York [more on Transportation in our area]
Report: climate change threatens national parks | McClatchy WASHINGTON — America's national parks are at risk of disappearing or being fundamentally changed as seas rise, glaciers melt, trees die and animal habitat changes as a result of climate change, according to a report Thursday from two environmental groups. (October 1, 09 )McClatchy | Homepage [more on Climate Change]
Study projects steep Great Lakes water level drop if greenhouse gases remain unchecked | Great Lakes Echo Great Lakes water levels could drop by up to two feet by the turn of the century as temperatures rise, according to a recent series of reports released by the Union of Concerned Scientists. (September 30, 09) Great Lakes Echo - Environmental news across the basin [more on Climate Change in our area]
Naples takes turbine beef to state - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Naples, N.Y. — With wind turbines literally on the horizon, Naples officials are again calling on state leaders to make sure the power-generating machines are farther away from the town’s borders. (November 30, 09) - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow[more on Wind Power in our area]
DEC Proposes New Safety Measures, Mitigation Strategies to Govern Potential Marcellus Shale Drilling - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Expanded Generic Environmental Impact Statement Released for Public Comment The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released a draft of the Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) governing potential natural gas drilling activities in the Marcellus Shale formation, Commissioner Pete Grannis announced. (September 30, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Energy in our area]
$1.4 Million Awarded to Public/Private Partnerships for Land Conservation - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation 47 Land Trust Organizations and Communities Across New York to Benefit The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Land Trust Alliance (the Alliance) joined members of the state Legislature and land trust representatives today to announce more than $1.4 million in Conservation Partnership Program grants. The grants, which are included in the dedicated Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), will help enable 47 land trust organizations to dramatically increase the pace, improve the quality, and ensure the permanence of land conservation, resulting in significant environmental and economic benefits in communities across the state. (October 1, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Urban Sprawl in our area]
DEC Releases Revised Draft Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Plan - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Second Round of Hearings Scheduled; Public Comments Due by Dec. 14, 2009 The New York State Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Plan and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) have been revised and are now available for public review, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis announced today. Both documents are available on the DEC website. (October 1, 09) Press Releases - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation [more on Brownfields in our area]
Sens. Kerry & Boxer Introduce Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act - Renewable Energy World U.S. Senators John Kerry (D-MA), Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, and Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, today introduced the Kerry-Boxer legislation to create clean energy jobs, reduce pollution, and protect American security by enhancing domestic energy production and combating global climate change. (October 1, 09) Renewable Energy World - Renewable Energy News, Jobs, Events, Companies, and more [more on Green Business ]
ENERGY: RMSC embraces solar power - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Alternative energy is getting a lot of attention these days. Government policy increasingly embraces it and private industries are trying to advance and profit from new technologies. It's a lot for the public to understand, and the folks at Rochester Museum and Science Center want to do their part. (September 30, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Environmental Education in our area]
GOV SITE - GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES $9.8 MILLION IN STIMULUS FUNDS FOR CLEAN WATER PROJECTS IN WESTERN NEW YORK Governor David A. Paterson today announced $9.8 million for innovative water quality projects in Western New York through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). The funds were awarded to 10 different projects through a new State initiative known as the Green Innovation Grant Program, which promotes sustainable, environmentally sensitive water infrastructure and technologies. (October 1, 09) www.ny.gov/governor [more on Water Quality in our area}
Nature Makes You Nicer - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports Rochester, N.Y. - Many people say spending time in nature makes them feel good. Now, a UR study says nature can make us better, more caring people. (October 2, 09) Home - 13WHAM.com - Rochester News, Weather, and Sports [more on Environmental Education in our area]
Methane gas found beneath two Irondequoit homes | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Methane gas has been found beneath two Irondequoit homes that were built on a former landfill site, and officials quickly alerted residents Thursday to address concerns. (October 2, 09) http://www.democratandchronicle.com/[more on Brownfields in our area]
OUTDOORS: A bird in the hand - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Local study tracks migration | Volunteers at Braddock Bay use mist nets to monitor the passage of songbirds during spring and fall migrations. In the last decade alone, they have tagged 98,000 birds from approximately 130 species. (September 30, 09) Rochester City Newspaper [more on Wildlife in our area]
Zero Waste group mounting fight vs. landfill - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow Canandaigua, N.Y. — A local opposition group is raising money to fight Ontario County’s plan to allow landfill operator Casella Waste Systems Inc. to do a pilot waste-to-fuel project at the county landfill. (September 30, 09)Home - Canandaigua, NY - MPNnow [more on Energy in our area]
Rochester's Washington Grove sparks controversy | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle On a Saturday in mid-July, a small group of volunteers set out to create a new trail head to Washington Grove, a 25-acre wooded area on the eastern slope of Cobbs Hill. (October 1, 09) http://www.democratandchronicle.com/ [more on Parks in our area]
New York State Paves Way for Gas Drilling With Release of Environmental Review - ProPublica A long-anticipated draft environmental review laying out proposed laws for natural gas drilling in New York’s Marcellus Shale has been released by the state after 18 months of study and several delays. State officials say the guidelines, which are 809 pages long and extremely detailed [1], address key concerns, including the disclosure of fluids used in the drilling process known as hydraulic fracturing and the onsite handling of drilling waste. (September 30, 09) [more on Energy in our area] ProPublica - Journalism in the Public Interest
DEC proposes new Marcellus Shale drilling safety measures, mitigation strategies ALBANY - The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released a draft of the Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (SGEIS) governing potential natural gas drilling activities in the Marcellus Shale formation, Commissioner Pete Grannis announced, Wednesday. (October 1, 09) New York State News on the Net! [[more on Energy in our area]

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