Regional News > Legislature Acts On Top NYLCV Priority! Albany Disappoints On Solar Energy Legislature Approves Enhanced Environmental Protection Fund (NYLCV) New York Mandates Alerts On Sewage Discharges Fast Public Notice Of Sewage Spills Into Water At Freshkills Park, Borrowing Goats To Tackle A Weed Problem (New York Times) Cuomo’s Hydrofracking Study Remark Evokes A Response (Capital Confidential) Lower Manhattan ... Read More »
Any day now, the U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment & Public Works could schedule an important vote on historic legislation to end the use of chimpanzees in cruel and painful invasive experiments and retire more than 500 federally owned chimpanzees to sanctuaries. This bill—the Great Ape Protection and Costs Savings Act—has more support in Congress and from the public ... Read More »
Only days remain to urge the EPA to strengthen its carbon pollution standard — the first ever rule to regulate the global warming pollution that is freely spewed by power plants. With the catastrophic impacts of climate change coming faster and faster all the time, nothing could be more important then cutting back on this pollution. Unfortunately, the EPA’s new ... Read More »
Over a million people have called on world leaders to end fossil fuel subsidies at the Rio Earth Summit — a no-brainer policy that could take one trillion tax dollars from Big Oil and reinvest it in green energy. But they’ve failed to deliver — even with the backing of the EU, the US and most G20 countries! The talks ... Read More »
Regional News > Albany Disappoints On Water Quality, Environmental Fund NYLCV’s Congressional Campaigns Fire On All Cylinders Paper Chase: NYC Commercial Trash Is Treasure For Recycling Thieves Sturgeon Begin To Recover In New York Fair Winds & Following Seas To NYC Parks Commissioner (NYLCV) Environmental Groups Support Citizen Action, Call For Desalination Plant To Have Its Day in Court Sewage ... Read More »
NYSERDA’s various programs (such as residential, commercial, transportation, environmental) outline broad energy and environmental challenges, and then publicly request proposals, from any private or institutional entity, to submit project plans addressing those issues. Current NYSERDA Funding Opportunities Include: TITLE DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME DUE DATE Financing for Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Assisted Home Performance with ENERGY STAR provides income-eligible ... Read More »
Celebrate Nature Through Photography Enter your photos for a chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes, get exposure, and support the National Wildlife Federation’s work to protect wildlife. • $20 per set of 10 photos • SEVEN categories and TWO entry levels (General and Youth) • Winning photos will appear in National Wildlife® magazine Share The Inspiration Enter the ... Read More »
Do you have students with an interest in environmental issues? Who enjoy writing, photography, or videography? Would they like to assist with a new environmental journalism program? The Eco-Schools USA team is preparing to launch a new program in the United States called Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE). Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) is a network of international ... Read More »
The Atlantic Bluefin Tuna population is being fished to extinction. Longlines are a staple technology used by industrial fishing fleets to catch Western Atlantic bluefin tuna in the Gulf of Mexico. Longline sets average 30 miles in length, with tens of thousands of baited hooks and are highly efficient at catching the target fish. Unfortunately, they are just as efficient ... Read More »
The Center for Urban Pedagogy is pleased to launch Public Access Design – our new series of multimedia projects that use design to make complex urban issues accessible to the New Yorkers most affected by them. Just as public access television puts the means of communication in the hands of communities, CUP’s Public Access Design will put the power of design ... Read More »
In partnership with New York City’s Department of Parks & Recreation, the 2012 Land Art Generator Initiative design competition is being held for a site within Freshkills Park (the former Fresh Kills Landfill) in New York City. Please follow the link on the left “Registration & Guidelines” or click here to access the design brief and for registration. Submissions will ... Read More »
Regional News > Mayor Bloomberg And Governor Cuomo Applaud $10 Million Federal Grant To Support Hunts Point Produce Market Mayor Bloomberg Reminds New Yorkers To Take Precautions And Help The Vulnerable During Extreme Heat Statement Of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg On U.S. Senate Vote Rejecting Rollback Of EPA Mercury Rules (NYC.gov) Environmental Coalition To Fight Cuomo’s Fracking Proposal (New York ... Read More »
This summer, NYRP will be holding its fifth consecutive summer enrichment program from Monday, July 9 through Thursday, August 16, 2012. Nature University will engage 30 campers (ages 8-12) in six weeks of hands-on, nature-based experiences, based at Swindler Cove Park. Through the theme of Nature University, the summer camp seeks to provide diverse experiences in both natural and built ... Read More »
As you probably know, the Farm Bill debates are in full swing, and there is a key amendment on the labeling of GE foods that needs your help to pass! This amendment could be voted on any moment, so please take a moment to contact Congress now! Absent clear labeling of GE foods, consumers are deprived necessary and important information ... Read More »
455 Cooling Centers Open Citywide Today, Open through Thursday Evening Use Air Conditioning to Stay Cool, Drink Water to Avoid Dehydration, Check on Neighbors, Elderly Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg joined Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph F. Bruno and Heath Commissioner Thomas A. Farley to encourage New Yorkers to take precautions during the extreme heat forecast for Wednesday and Thursday ... Read More »
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