environmental issues

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.

Cornell Management Professor Glen Dowell explains carbon offsets, how prevalent they are in companies' emissions-reduction plans, and how to research whether the payments are making an impact.

The massive computer banks needed to run cryptocurrency algorithms, cryptomining, use huge amounts of electricity. Energy Engineers seek alternatives, even as environmental groups oppose the technology.

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.

Research into clean ways to make hydrogen can play a substantial role in reducing emissions and climate change. University of Buffalo Professor Mark Swihart shares latest research into its energy uses.

Several Central New York school district voters defeated measures to buy electric buses, despite a state mandate and incentives to help. Are they misinformed? An electric vehicle expert weighs in from Clean Communities of Central New York.

Solar power adoption is affected by New York's Climate Leadership Act & federal Inflation Reduction Act. Alliance for Clean Energy's Marguerite Wells discusses state of solar power and its importance

Two key environmental measures involving deforestation and the health of the state’s honeybee population have been sent to the governor and she has 10 days to decide whether to accept or reject them. Hochul has until the end of the year to sign or veto over 100 others.