Archive for 'Environmental News'
New NY law bans sale of certain laundry detergents
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Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Environmental News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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An Insatiable Hunger for Energy
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Posted: January 9th, 2023 under Environmental News, National News.
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Ausable River Association Receives $2 million For Stream Restoration & Community Flood Resilience
Ausable River Association News Release A request from the Ausable River Association (AsRA) for $2 million was included in the 2023 Federal Omnibus Bill, signed into law last week by President Biden. AsRA’s request was shepherded through the appropriations process, through subcommittee review and approval, by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. These funds will help build flood resilience […]
Posted: January 5th, 2023 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News.
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Lake Champlain experiencing record-warm water
Water temperature records go back to 1972 at the Burlington waterfront Click here for the NBC5 story
Posted: January 5th, 2023 under Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Regional NY-VT News, Weather News/History.
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Champlain Valley sees sixth-warmest year on record in 2022
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Posted: January 3rd, 2023 under Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, Weather News/History.
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DEC releases “Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report”
Pandemic-driven numbers provide valuable insight Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 31st, 2022 under Environmental News, State Government News.
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New DEC laws restrict use of harmful chemicals
Chemicals were used in cleaning solutions, cosmetics, food packaging, and children’s products Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 31st, 2022 under Environmental News, Heathcare News, Law Enforcement News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Peru’s Highway Department introducing high tech to reduce road salt usage and eliminate sand
Springtime street sweeping will not be necessary By John T. Ryan Peru – What Supervisor Brandy McMcDonald predicted to be a five-minute December 29 town board meeting ended up being a fifty-minute meeting. Action items included: Purchasing fencing to enclose road salt. Purchasing a road salt tracking system and cameras. Transferring several budget line items. […]
Posted: December 30th, 2022 under Environmental News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru/Regional History, Town Board News.
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Gov. signs “30 by 30” environmental bill
30 percent land protected by 2030 will promote N.Y.S. biodiversity and resources Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 28th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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New York state’s move to all-electric homes: How expensive is it? Will it work?
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Posted: December 28th, 2022 under Code Enforcement, Environmental News, National News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Rail trail now open for winter users
“Snowmobile activity has commenced along the Adirondack Rail Trail section between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid, where construction has been taking place.” Click here for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise story
Posted: December 24th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities.
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ADK Summit Stewards release end of season report
Photo monitoring expands to 16 summits Click here for the Sun Community News story
Posted: December 23rd, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, General News, Northern NY News, Recreation opportunities, State Government News.
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Vermont requires Casella to build a pilot project to reduce PFAS in leachate
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Posted: December 22nd, 2022 under Business News, Environmental News, Regional NY-VT News, State Government News.
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NY plans to change the way you heat your home. Gas, oil, propane furnaces to be phased out
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Posted: December 20th, 2022 under Environmental News, National News, Political News, State Government News, Statewide News.
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New York’s sweeping climate and energy plan moves forward
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Posted: December 19th, 2022 under Environmental News, Political News, State Government News, State Legislator News.
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Adirondack non-profit wins $4 million grant to create green energy hub
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Posted: December 15th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Robberies under investigation, more culvert issues, Elm Street already excavated, CATS trail coming to Peru and more
By John T. Ryan December 12, 2022, Peru Town Board Meeting On December 5, Supervisor Brandy McDonald warned residents via Facebook that two guns and a bulletproof vest were among the items stolen from Washington, Paine, and Elm Street cars. Several residents’ security cameras photographed the alleged thief. McDonald said he hasn’t heard from the […]
Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Environmental News, General News, Highway Dept. News, Law Enforcement News, Peru News, Town Board News, Water & Sewer Dept. News.
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Hunter illegally kills bear in Central New York wildlife refuge
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Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Environmental News, Law Enforcement News, Statewide News, Upstate New York.
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Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy
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Posted: December 14th, 2022 under Environmental News, National News, Peru/Regional History.
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Burlington School District files federal lawsuit against Monsanto
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Posted: December 12th, 2022 under Education News, Environmental News, National News, Regional NY-VT News.
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Beautiful new hiking trails in Peru
By John T Ryan Mike Derrick expected five volunteers Saturday morning; he got almost twenty, even at 12 degrees. They worked on a portion of the six-mile network of Allen Hill Trails that features incredible views from Huckleberry Hill, gurgling brooks by Bennett Hill, waterfalls on the Reverend York Trail, and pleasant walks on wonderful […]
Posted: December 11th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Faces of Peru, General News, Northern NY News, Peru News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.
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Officials celebrate start of construction on Champlain Hudson Power Express
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Posted: December 1st, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Lake Champlain News, Peru/Regional History, State Government News.
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Demand on New York state’s electric system increases
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Posted: November 29th, 2022 under Business News, Environmental News, Statewide News.
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A new tool in Old Forge aims to protect housing for year-round residents
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Posted: November 28th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Environmental News, Northern NY News, Peru/Regional History.
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Adirondack harmful algal bloom reports rise
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Posted: November 27th, 2022 under Adirondack Region News, Environmental News, Northern NY News.
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