Environment

Geothermal energy uses the earth's constant temperature for an energy source; thermal energy networks expand the concept. Jay Egg of Egg Geo, an engineer & consultant discusses systems and benefits.

A federal EPA proposal to ease regulations on PFAS, so called forever chemicals, is drawing criticism in New York, where the compounds have led to contamination of water and soil, and health concerns.

Food and Water Watch, NY Renews and other groups are backing a bill that would enact a moratorium on building hyperscale datacenters in New York.

NPR holds Climate Solutions Week, May 18-24 with stories on various NPR programs aired on WAER Syracuse Public Media. The stories from other communities mirror environmental content about our region.

The problem of HABs, harmful algal blooms, is growing, along with impacts on water quality, aquatic & terrestrial life. Dr. West Bishop of SePRO studies algae blooms, causes, and mitigation methods.

The Environmental Defense Fund is fighting in court the Trump administration's repeal of the endangerment finding, a court ruling to consider dangers to health and environment when making regulations.

Beyond Plastics raises awareness about environmental & public health impacts of plastic materials and chemicals to make them. They're among groups behind a law to reduce plastic packaging.

New York has a plan to plant 25 million trees to help with greenhouse emissions. SUNY ESF professor Colin Beier says it can work, but takes time. He notes other challenges and benefits as well.

The Town of Dewitt's solar farm is a shining example with 100% of its municipal power now on solar energy.

Plastic is everywhere, used widely in manufacturing and packaging. The waste is found all over the environment, even in our bodies. There are ideas to reduce and reuse plastic to lessen the impacts.