December 2008 NewsLinks

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
Obscure Fee on Electric Bill Pays for Efficient-Energy Projects - NYTimes.com Introduced in 1998 as a way to reduce the strain on the state’s electric grid and reduce environmental damage, the fee was nearly doubled in October, to 0.30 cent per kilowatt-hour from 0.18 cent. Those fractions of pennies are expected to bring in $350 million this year, up from $178 million each of the last two years and $89 million a year before that. (Dec 28, 08) The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
Naples: Don’t get too close with those windmills - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Naples, N.Y. — The Town Board says wind turbines planned for neighboring Prattsburgh come too close to the Naples town line. (Dec 28, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
Monroe County will recycle Christmas trees for free at several sites | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle . (Dec 27, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Vapor intrusion tests coming near Scottsville plant | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle . (Dec 27, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
DEC facing a tough environment in 2009 | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle For New York's environment, 2009 may be a year of both blessings and curses. The state Legislature, when it begins work early in January, will be asked to consider draconian budget cuts that could have a considerable impact on environmental programs. (Dec 27, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Christmas tree recycling starts today in city | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle City residents will be able to drop off their holiday trees for recycling at five locations today through Jan. 31: (Dec 26, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Naples' Grimes Glen latest of many deals to make private Ontario County land public - Grimes Glen in the town of Naples has long been one of Ontario County's popular attractions, with its cascading waterfalls and untamed wilderness. (Dec 26, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth | Democrat and Chronicle
There's something fishy in the Genesee - again - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Consider this as a mascot for the Genesee River's ongoing recovery: the lake sturgeon. More than a century ago, the beastly fish thrived in the Lower Genesee - sturgeons were known in some circles as "Albany beef" because they were plentiful, tasty, and huge. But overfishing and pollution caused their decline - causing them to almost disappear. (Dec 25, 09) Rochester City Newspaper
Sodus Schools Getting Wind Power Voters in Sodus believe the winds of change can also provide renewable energy. They gave their approval to a major capital project. (Dec 18, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
GOVERNOR PATERSON HAILS NEW YORK’S FIRST SALE OF CARBON DIOXIDE POLLUTION ALLOWANCES AS A SUCCESS Governor Reaffirms New York’s Commitment to Advancing Renewable and Clean Energy - Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Auction Generates $42 Million for Clean Energy Technologies to Help New York’s Economic Recovery - Governor David A. Paterson today heralded New York’s participation in the sale of carbon dioxide (CO2) pollution allowances as a success. The sale occurred as part of a ten-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction held on Wednesday, and generated $106.5 million for investment in energy efficiency, clean and renewable energy technologies, and strategies to reduce CO2. New York’s share of the auction proceeds will be approximately $42 million.
Proposed NY budget cuts environmental programs - NewsFlash - Syracuse.com ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Money for invasive species control, farmland protection, waterfront revitalization and a host of other environmental programs would be reduced under the $121.1 billion budget proposed by Gov. David Paterson. (Dec 17, 08) Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com
Hitchhiking zebra mussels = bad news for lakes -- themorningcall.com Inside a pipe connecting a hydroelectric plant to a lake on the Pennsylvania- Maryland border, environmental workers earlier this year found a half-inch-long world of trouble. (Dec 22, 08) http://www.mcall.com/
Rochester-area birders count 100 species during Christmas Bird Count day | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A full 100 species of birds, a new record for Rochester, were sighted during the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count day, plus an additional seven species during the count week, said Bob Spahn of Webster, local compiler. (Dec 23, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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
Study Finds Bulk of Western Adirondack Streams Suffer from Acid Rain - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation First-Ever Assessment Puts Stream Research on Par with Lakes; Shows Danger Signs for Soils, Macroinvertebrates A new scientific study of streams in the western region of the Adirondack Mountains has found that two-thirds of them are harmed by acid rain produced by the burning of fossil fuels, New York state and federal officials announced today. This equates to 450 miles of acidified streams. This study, published in the October-November issue of the Journal of Environmental Quality, is the first-ever regional assessment of streams to include episodic acidification -- short-term pulses of acidity that occur during high stream flows. It was conducted jointly by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Adirondack Lakes Survey Corporation, and the University of Texas at Arlington. Primary funding was provided by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). Supporting data was provided by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute through its Adirondack Effects Assessment Program. Copies of the final report of this study are available at: http://www.nyserda.org/Programs/Environment/EMEP/finalreports.asp
Organic milk production is increasing in Rochester | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Rochester is known as an industrial center that gave the world new trends in rolled film, optics and imaging technology. But cows are also a major part of the Rochester area economy, as agriculture is the state's largest industry, and these bovines (and their owners) are leading the way in the trend of organic milk. (Dec 21, 08) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Can Ren. Square Still Be a Go in '09? - Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks says there's a good chance Renaissance Square construction will begin in the spring, without a performing arts center. An environmental assessment that's now available for public inspection includes a "Plan B." (Dec 17, 08) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
Ohio.com - Study lists global-warming risks to Ohio Climate change to affect environment, economy and health, group says - Global warming poses a big threat to Ohio's health, environment and economy. That assessment came in a report released Wednesday by the statewide eco-group Environment Ohio at news conferences in Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo and Cincinnati. (Dec 18, 08) Ohio.com
GOVERNOR PATERSON SIGNS LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING AND REUSE OF BAGS Bill Requires Large or Chain Retailers to Offer Bag Collection - Governor David A. Paterson today announced he has signed legislation to increase the collection and recycling of plastic carryout bags. Under the new law, A.11725 (Sweeney)/S.8643-A (Marcellino), which will require collection and recycling to begin on January 1, 2009, retail establishments with more than 10,000 square feet of retail space, or those that are part of a chain with more than five stores (each with more than 5,000 square feet of retail space), must provide bins for the collection of used plastic carryout bags, recycle the returned bags, and keep records for three years describing the amount of plastic bags collected and recycled. (Dec 13, 08) Press Releases
New law encourages New Yorkers to recycle plastic bags - ALBANY - Governor David Paterson announced he has signed legislation to increase the collection and recycling of plastic carryout bags. Under the new law, A.11725 (Sweeney)/S.8643-A (Marcellino), which will require collection and recycling to begin on January 1, 2009, retail establishments with more than 10,000 square feet of retail space, or those that are part of a chain with more than five stores (each with more than 5,000 square feet of retail space), must provide bins for the collection of used plastic carryout bags, recycle the returned bags, and keep records for three years describing the amount of plastic bags collected and recycled. (Dec 19, 08) New York State News on the Net!
Drilling for Gas in the Marcellus Shale Raises Concerns About New York City Water Supply - NYTimes.com Upstate, the push by energy companies to explore drilling under a broad swath of western and southern New York State have provoked alarm and protest among environmentalists and others. (Dec 19, 08) The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
www.News10NBC.com - DEC shares findings from Victor water investigation There was more discussion on the Modock Springs concerns in Victor Wednesday night. People came out to hear the summary from the DEC's investigation and hear more about the Modock Springs Value Protection Plan. (Dec 18, 08) www.News10NBC.com - Rochester, NY News, Weather, Sports, Health, Investigative, Entertainment
No peril in Victor plume, DEC says | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle VICTOR — The state official who oversaw the investigation of toxic chemicals in western Victor's groundwater gave assurances at a meeting Wednesday that the problem no longer poses a direct threat. (Dec 18, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
10 Northeastern states hold 2nd carbon auction - NewsFlash - Syracuse.com ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — About 31.5 million tons of carbon is on the block as 10 Northeastern states hold their second auction of pollution credits aimed at curbing global warming. (Dec 17, 08) Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com
Session offers info for Victor plume residents - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Victor, N.Y. — The Modock Springs Citizens Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday night to discuss elements of a plan aimed at preserving the value of homes in a roughly mile-long contamination area. The meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. in the temporary Town Hall meeting room on Blossom Drive. (Dec 17, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
ENVIRONMENT: Fixing the Hemlock-Canadice snag - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper It was a simple enough plan: in October 2007, the town of Canadice put land that the City of Rochester owned around Hemlock and Canadice Lakes into a conservation district so that the land couldn't be developed, no matter who owned it. (Dec 16, 08) Rochester City Newspaper
DEC finds source, amount of toxins in Victor groundwater - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Victor, N.Y. — State officials will update residents Thursday on their investigation into groundwater contamination south of Modock Springs. (Dec 15, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
Naples awaits approval for filtration plant - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Naples, N.Y. — For the village, it’s hurry up and wait — for state approval to start work on a $1.5-million water filtration project. (Dec 16, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
Brighton considers trail options | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle BRIGHTON — The town is considering building a mixed-use trail to connect Town Hall with the Erie Canalway — although exactly where that trail will be has yet to be determined.(Dec 16, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Canadice amends zoning laws to expedite sale of Rochester-owned property to state | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The Canadice Town Board amended its zoning law Monday to help pave the way for the sale of Rochester-owned land in Ontario County to New York state. (Dec 16, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Monroe County residents, officials have gotten mixed signals about new FEMA flood zone maps | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The Federal Emergency Management Agency embarked on a five-year $1 billion project in 2003 to create more accurate, digital flood plain maps, changing neighborhood designations nationwide. Agency officials said it's not known how many homes here or nationwide were put into possible flood-hazard zones because of the changes. (Dec 16, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
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
Non-profit group to offer land to state - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Canadice, N.Y. — CONSERVATION: New York could end up with 8,435 acres around Canadice and Hemlock lakes, if two major land deals are sealed. The Nature Conservancy will offer to sell more than 1,000 acres in Canadice and Hemlock to the state after New York completes a long-anticipated deal to buy the Canadice and Hemlock lakes watershed from the City of Rochester. (Dec 15, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
Monroe County to run new treatment plant for Churchville-Chili | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The Churchville-Chili Central School District and Monroe County officially announced Friday an agreement that allows the county to operate a new treatment plant for the district .(Dec 13, 08) ) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
RIT Professor Will Help Develop Fuel Standards for Trucks -HENRIETTA, NY (2008-12-12) An RIT professor will be helping develop national standards to improve the fuel economy of heavy trucks. WXXI NewsRoom
DEC Invites Public Comments on Measure to Protect Forests Against Tree-killing Pests - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced it has proposed making permanent a regulation to restrict the import, sale and transport of untreated firewood to aid in the fight against the spread of tree-killing pests and diseases. A public-comment period on DEC's proposal runs through Feb. 9, 2009. DEC encourages interested parties to weigh in on the proposal - which can be viewed on the DEC website -- at two public hearings or through written comments (Dec 10, 08) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Mayors Say Urgent Investment December 12, 2008, Toronto -- Canadian and U.S. mayors passed a resolution [www.glslcities.org/news.htm] today that calls on the Canadian and U.S. national governments to prepare an urgent economic recovery package that accelerates public infrastructure investments, creates jobs and promotes a healthy and sustainable environment and economy in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region. (Dec 13, 08) Welcome to the City of Rochester
Preliminary guidelines announced for eco-friendly state purchasing - ALBANY - Governor David Paterson's green procurement initiative moved forward with today's announcement by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis and Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner John C. Egan of the publication of preliminary purchasing specifications that will help state agencies, public authorities and public benefit corporations reduce costs while buying "green" products and services. (Dec 13, 08) New York State News on the Net!
Report Says Fewer Rochester Children Have High Blood Lead Levels - ROCHESTER, NY (2008-12-10) Two years after the City of Rochester adopted a pioneering law against lead poisoning, the number of city children testing with high levels of lead in their bloodstreams has dropped by more than half. WXXI NewsRoom
Advocates: Protect state environmental funds - syracuse.com Proposed cuts to the state's Environmental Protection Fund would devastate Earth-friendly programs in New York, environmental advocates say, and ultimately result in higher taxes for residents. Environmentalists paint a doomsday picture of what could happen if money is pulled from the EPF and funneled instead into the state's general fund. (Dec 11, 08) Syracuse NY Local News, Breaking News, Sports & Weather - syracuse.com
Luring Green Companies to Rochester - 13WHAM.com Will Rochester go green? - Behind the scenes, there is a massive effort to get so-called green companies to set up operations here. We’re mainly talking about manufacturing entities – solar panels, wind turbines, etc. (Dec 12, 08) - 13WHAM.com
Schumer worried about conversion to digital TV - ALBANY - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer warned Upstate New Yorkers they could be at risk of falling off the digital cliff even if they purchase a digital converter box for their analog-only set when digital television transition goes into effect in February. Analog-only televisions will go dark on February 17, 2009 when all over-the-air broadcast signals will be transmitted by a digital signal only, which analog televisions are not equipped to receive. Many residents already planning to purchase a converter box may also need to purchase a residential antenna and booster for their television set, but the Department of Commerce has yet to offer further financial assistance or general guidance for consumers who will need to purchase this additional equipment. (Dec 12, 08) New York State News on the Net!
Lead's venomous bite slackens in Rochester | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Lead poisoning among Rochester children is falling. And every rental unit in the city should be inspected for lead hazards by June 2009. (Dec 11, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
A Gathering Storm - New York Wastewater Infrastructure in Crisis - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Sewage and wastewater treatment facilities in New York State are deteriorating. Almost all of New York's residents rely on these facilities to treat sewage and wastewater from our homes and businesses before they return it to our waterbodies. However, one-quarter of the 610 facilities in New York are operating beyond their useful life expectancy and many others are using outmoded, inadequate technology, increasing their likelihood of tainting our waters. Moreover, NYSDEC's report on 30-year water quality trends found evidence that New York is retreating from the significant gains achieved when the current system was originally constructed and there is still more to do. Every year, old sewers flooded by stormwater release more than 27 billion gallons of untreated sewage into the New York Harbor alone. - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
DEC Launches New Online Events Calendar Events Calendar - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation This calendar was launched on December 1, 2008, and will provide a listing of all DEC-sponsored events that are open to the public. Because it is still undergoing testing, some events may be missing, but we will continue to add listings for upcoming DEC events in the coming days. You can click on any event in the calendar to view additional details about the event. -New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
New York Applauds New Federal Regulations on Firewood - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation New federal requirements mandating that firewood imported from Canada be treated to kill pests and diseases will help protect New York trees from invasive insects and deadly infections, state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officials said today. (Dec 4, 08) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
USA Today Labels Local Schools ‘Toxic’ - 13WHAM.com National newspaper USA Today analyzed EPA data to examine the impact of industrial pollution on air quality outside schools and has labeled several Rochester-area schools as "toxic." (Dec 10, 08) http://www.13wham.com/
Methane-belching cows could cost farmers under EPA's tax plan | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle An Environmental Protection Agency document suggests the government consider controlling methane emissions from cows, with one possibility a $175-per-cow annual tax. (Dec 10, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
USA TODAY Special Report – The Smokestack Effect – Toxic Air and America’s Schools (Dec 9, 08) News, Travel, Weather, Entertainment, Sports, Technology, U.S. & World - USATODAY.com
Report: Air imperils Rochester schoolchildren | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The eight New York state schools where outdoor air contains the highest levels of toxic chemicals are all in Rochester, clustered in the industrialized area not far from the former Kodak Park. (Dec 9, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Most poll respondents oppose increase to gas tax - Respondents to this week’s RBJ Daily Report Snap Poll do not support a gradual increase in the federal gasoline tax, as some economists have urged. (Dec 5, 08) Rochester Business Journal
As times change in Rochester area, so too do birds | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle In fact, there has been an ebb and flow of a great many bird species in our area over the years. And the changes have sometimes occurred in a remarkably short time. (Dec 8, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Landfill company seeks deadline extension - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Ontario County, N.Y. — Ontario County’s Solid Waste Management Committee voted Wednesday not to hold Casella Waste Systems Inc. to a provision of its original lease to run the county landfill, freeing the company to invest in a project to turn waste plastics into fuel. (Dec 4, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
Farmers oppose proposed environmental tax - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Ontario County, N.Y. — A proposal to clean up the environment by regulating greenhouse gases could cost farmers in New York some $110 million a year, according to farm-advocacy organizations fighting the plan. (Dec 6, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
Closing in on a lake deal - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Canadice, N.Y. — Canadice is ready to adopt a new zoning law this month with the hope that it be completely forgotten five minutes later. It’s all part of the last-minute red tape before the state can buy the 7,100 acres of land around Hemlock and Canadice lakes from the city of Rochester. The last wild Finger Lakes would then fall under the stewardship of the state Department of Conservation, protected from development for all time. (Dec 4, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow
Zoning rule threatens Rochester's sale of Canadice and Hemlock lakes | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle A seemingly innocent zoning decision in an Ontario County town has thrown a wrench into plans for New York state to buy undeveloped land around Hemlock and Canadice lakes from the city of Rochester and preserve it. (Dec 5, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Humane Society opens site at Greece mall | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Starting this weekend, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester will offer a temporary animal adoption site at The Mall at Greece Ridge. (Dec 6, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Energy Expo shines light on heating bills | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The 2008 Energy Expo will take place at the Penfield Community Center, 1985 Baird Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Dec. 13. (Dec 6, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Public Hearing Held on Environment Impact of Midtown Project - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) -- On Tuesday night, the city of Rochester held the first--and only--public hearing focusing on the environmental impact of the new Midtown project. (Dec 3, 08) - 13WHAM.com
Tompkins County Legislature sends drilling resolution to state DEC | theithacajournal.com | The Ithaca Journal ITHACA — The Tompkins County Legislature unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday that asks the state Department of Environmental Conservation to consider several aspects of a document that would help regulate new processes for natural gas drilling. (Dec 3, 08) theithacajournal.com | The Ithaca Journal | Ithaca news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Ithaca, NY
WILDLIFE: Damn geese - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Doesn't it seem like Canada geese - those characters with the long black necks and distinctive flash of white up top - are just everywhere these days? What's going on? "Basically it comes down to there's plenty of good habitat for geese in Rochester," says Mike Wasilco, regional wildlife manager for the Department of Environmental Conservation. (Dec 4, 08) Rochester City Newspaper
Nuclear cleanup to cost billions -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY State-funded study puts almost $10 billion price on effort at West Valley - While it will cost taxpayers billions to clean out dangerous radioactive waste from a defunct nuclear fuel reprocessing plant, storing it there would cost billions more over the centuries — and risk contamination of Lake Erie. (Dec 3, 08) Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy
Bovine form of TB confirmed - ALBANY - The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today provided an update on the situation in Columbia County where tuberculosis (TB) was found in a captive deer herd last month.New York State News on the Net!
RIT scientist envisions creating environmentally safe technology for making fuels from junk | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Rochester Institute of Technology professor Thomas Seager envisions a day when mobile refineries will travel from place to place, gobbling up just about anything that contains carbon and hydrogen to make a range of fuels, all without hurting the environment. (Nov 28, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Wind turbines allow homeowners to cut costs : Home: The Buffalo News Wind power is nothing new in blustery Western New York, but Rigoni’s system in Genesee County is part of a new twist in the turbine world: Call it power — wind power — to the people. (Dec 2, 08) The Buffalo News
Forest Pest Information Session Schduled - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Forest Pest Information Session Schduled An informational meeting on the non-native Hemlock Wooly Adelgid will be held at the Cornell Cooperative Extension building in Montour Falls on Thursday, Dec. 4, beginning at 7 p.m. This insect was recently discovered in Schuyler and Yates counties. It is the single greatest threat to the health and sustainability of eastern hemlock as a forest resource in the eastern United States. The meeting is open to the public, but pre-registration is recommended. For more information or to register, please contact Brett Chedzoy at Cornell Cooperative Extension at (607) 535-7161 or Jim Bagley at the DEC, at (607) 776-2165, ext.26. - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Economy hurts recycling efforts for area towns, companies | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The drop is a sign of the downswing in recycling markets. Over the past two months, with the demand for goods falling amid the nation's financial crisis, the market for recyclable goods has plummeted. (Dec 1, 08) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Shippers call on Ottawa to more forcefully reject NY ballast rules - Newswatch50.com... We're Always On! Canadian shippers say New York's pending rules governing their ballast water will make shipping in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River impossible. (Nov 29, 08) http://www.newswatch50.com/default.aspx
Input sought on proposed Auburn Trail expansion - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Victor, N.Y. — Opponents of a plan to widen a section of the Auburn Trail will have one last chance to make their voices heard before the Town Board decides whether to move forward. The board will seek public input on the proposal at the next regular board meeting on Dec. 8. It planned to issue a State Environmental Quality Review declaration that day, but held off because of the public outcry. (Dec. 1, 08) - Rochester, NY - MPNnow

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