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The New York Senate and Assembly celebrated a belated Earth Day this week by acting on environmental bills. But the two houses acted on different measures, and lawmakers could not predict if any of the legislation will become law in 2024.

Negotiations continue until the budget’s April 1 deadline.

Officials in Arizona are trying to get rid of river cane, an invasive plant that sucks up a lot of water. But Native tribes have used this bamboo-like plant for centuries.

The world’s richest companies have built their fortunes on burning fossil fuels and polluting the climate with greenhouse gasses. But author Akshat Rathi that same drive for development and material wealth can be a force for good, according to some, he says, it might be our only hope.

Outside the New York State Fair, environmental advocates called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation to ban CO2 fracking across the state.

A rally outside the Future Energy Economy Summit in Syracuse saw dozens of environmentalists advocating against nuclear energy solutions.

The bill would cut the amount of plastic packaging in consumer products in half over a period of twelve years, and step up recycling efforts. It faces fierce opposition from the plastics industry.

The bill would cut the amount of plastic packaging in consumer products in half over a period of 12 years and step up recycling efforts. It would also ban a form of plastics recycling known as chemical recycling. Industry groups wants changes to the measure.

A dispute over wastewater and coral reefs in Hawaii could have a major impact on the reach of the Clean Water Act. The Supreme Court hears arguments in the case Wednesday.

Two key environmental measures involving deforestation and the health of the state’s honeybee population have been sent to the governor.