environmental issues

Attorneys with Harvard Law's Environment and Energy Program see regulation, staff cuts seriously weakening pollution & climate protections. Syracuse, New York & other governments can be line of defense.

Numerous environmental policies, agencies and staff are being slashed by the Trump Administration. Harvard's Environmental & Energy Law Program researches the issues, impacts of cuts and legal challenges.

More people are driving and buying electric vehicles, EVs. But threats to federal support for EV manufacturers and their batteries could keep the US behind other countries such as China in the market.

Food producers at the Central New York Regional Market share reactions on climate change effects to their crops & products. We hear from a maple producer, produce & flowers farmers, and a beekeeper.

Landfills ooze leachate that can foul water, methane that spurs climate change, and other impacts. New York's Seneca Meadows seeks expansion & permit extension, against the wishes of several groups.

Climate Power reports Incentives in the 2022 IRA are vital incentives for clean energy development, creating jobs. The Trump administration plans to get rid of them.

State agency NYSERDA comes up with the state's energy plan, taking into account reliability, affordability and sustainability. Balance might be the watchword to manage growing energy needs.

Enviornmental & climate change groups decry the NY HEAT Act being left off of budget proposals from the state senate and governor. An energy systems expert explains benefits.

Two projects in Central New York seek to bring efficient, fossil fuel-free energy to buildings. The Hydropod and Hydronic Shell put systems outside structures to minimize impact and increase comfort.

Buildings account for more than a third of greenhouse emissions, using fossil fuels to heat homes and businesses, cook and get hot water. Green building can help if its principles are widely adopted. The US Green Building Council advocates for such policies and practices.