Environment

Amid heat waves, a Climate Central data scientist describes link between extreme weather & climate change. Heat, heavy rains, hurricanes are clearly linked. Vulnerable people are most affected.

Environmental and labor advocates are asking for more time to review Micron’s massive environmental report, approved just one day earlier by the Onondaga County Industrial Development Agency.

The Effects of Gravity is a performance mixing physics and astronomy with poetry and music. Presenters hope it causes people to look at the earth and universe in new ways.

The Eire Canal was a locus of many activities, including fishing. But more than 180 invasive species can be found along the waterway.

A law that takes effect in New York State in the new year bans the use of PG+FAS chemicals in clothing to reduce exposure shown to cause cancer and other ailments.

New York State is making progress in development of offshore wind as a power source. Officials say it's important to greatly increase offshore wind to meet climate goals.

This podcast has head of Adirondack Council Rusty Aguirre who describes environmental threats and other issues facing the park, its residents and visitors: climate change, housing, financial support for preservation, diversity.

Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new law banning small toiletry bottles from hotels with 50 or more rooms starting January 1st, 2025.

More Central New Yorkers could be experiencing breathing problems and other symptoms as wildfires in Canada send harmful smoke to the region.

The proposed bill to fine those dumping radiological agents into state waters comes as Holtec International considers dumping radioactive waste into the Hudson River.