PaintCare’s New York Program Hits a Major Milestone
PaintCare has reached a major milestone in New York. In less than two years, they've collected one million gallons of leftover household paint and they aren't done yet.
Environment
Took a Month, but This Man Swam 315 Miles Down a New York River
Lewis Pugh, a 53-year-old endurance swimmer, successfully completed a remarkable 315 mile journey down a New York river in the name of environmental awareness.
The Cleanest Air in New York Found in an Unexpected Spot
Looking for a breath of fresh air? Discover the best-kept secret in New York, the unexpected place recently revealed to have the cleanest air in the state.
New York Implements Ban on This Everyday Household Item
An iconic household item, in use since the 1800s, will no longer be allowed on store shelves.
The Tragic Tale of Upstate New York’s Most Polluted Lake
Untreated industrial waste, sewage, and chemical runoff severely contaminated this NYS lake, causing it to become one of the most polluted in the United States.
New York Senate Passes Bill Allowing for Human Composting
If signed by New York Governor Hochul, this bill would give New Yorkers more affordable and more sustainable options for their final resting place.
The Mini Hotel Toiletries You Love to Hoard Will Soon Be Banned in NYS
You know those little bottles of shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and sometimes mouthwash you love to swipe from your hotel room? Soon they'll be banned in NYS.
Oxford, “Tree City USA,” Gifted Tree Planting Grant From New York State
Oxford is one of several communities to have been given a gift from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to plant even more trees.
G20 Make Commitments on Climate Neutrality, Coal Financing
Leaders of the world's biggest economies have made a compromise commitment to reach carbon neutrality "by or around mid-century."
So Long Gas Powered Cars, New York State Passes a Law Banning Their Sale Starting in 2035
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a bill into law that will require all passenger vehicles sold in the state to be completely emission-free by 2035.