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Lawmakers Plan to Reintroduce Deforestation Bill Vetoed Last Year

Gov. Hochul tried to water down a bill that sought to stop companies that have contracts with the state government from contributing to tropical deforestation. Now, lawmakers plan to reintroduce the bill and fight for its integrity.

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Advocates for closure of Seneca Meadows landfill head to Albany

SENECA FALLS — Close the Seneca Meadows landfill in 2025. Do not approve an expansion to keep it open until 2040.

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IA implements first ever drought plan / Public News Service

The State of Iowa has just put its first-ever drought plan to work to help it manage one of the longest and most severe dry periods in recent history. Officials say they are already making plans to improve it. Iowa was more than 15 inches short of normal precipitation between fall 2022 and this autumn. ...

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EPA cites hundreds of WV streams as impaired

The federal Environmental Protection Agency says West Virginia isn't accurately keeping track of how many of the state's streams are polluted, and has added an additional 346 streams - totaling around 1,600 miles - to its impaired list. Measuring water quality is required by the federal Clean Water Act to help determine how safe waterways are for aquatic life, swimming, recreation and consumption. In a recent webinar, John Wirts, a retired biologist with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's Watershed Assessment Program, said the classification opens doors to resources for cleanup. ...

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NY could begin work to track down lead pipes: Will Hochul sign the bill?

NY could begin work to track down lead pipes: Will Hochul sign the bill? Environment

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NY bill provides insight on location of lead pipes

New York environmental groups want Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill making it easier to know where lead pipes are located. The Lead Pipe Right to Know Act would require information about the location of lead pipes be made accessible online for New Yorkers to easily access. ...

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State urged to adopt lower standards for 'forever chemicals'

The council deferred making a recommendation, instead seeking additional information on potential costs and treatment options.

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With 19 days left in the session, NY state lawmakers' agendas are crammed

Clean Slate and “good cause” eviction are two of the most high-profile bills the Legislature is considering after passing the state budget.

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The 2022 Above & Beyond

Recognizing 50 remarkable women who are improving New York.

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Lawmakers call on EPA to address Rockland County water contamination

Lawmakers call on EPA to address Rockland County water contamination
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Mar 02, 2021, 10:24pm EST
Federal officials say about 300,000 people in Rockland County don't have safe water to drink.
News 12 was told that a number of Suez's public wells were tested and that their PFOA levels exceed the state's maximum level for drinking water - which is 10 parts per trillion.
News 12 was told that the PFOA levels in some of Suez's well water is almost double that - at 19 parts per trillion.
The chemical is used to make materials like fire-fighting foam, food packaging and stain repellents.
According to the CDC, exposure to high levels can lead to cancer, high blood pressure and lessen the effectiveness of vaccines in children.

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