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Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett is a climate change reporter based in Lake Placid, NY. Originally from North Texas, Chloe has always been drawn to the natural world. In 2022, she graduated from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY where she focused on environmental reporting and audio production. She grew a deep appreciation for the Adirondack Park while interning for the Explorer in the summer of 2022.

Latest Story by Chloe Bennett

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FEMA’s role in rebuilding: Compensation after Irene’s havoc in the Adirondacks

By Chloe Bennett

Tropical Storm Irene left a lasting impact on Adirondack Park, displacing residents and leading to extensive federal assistance for recovery efforts.

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Adirondack communities plan for future storm resilience

By Chloe Bennett

Towns search for solutions, and financial help, for making repairs and preparing for additional severe weather

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Mapping the risk: Which areas are vulnerable to landslides?

By Chloe Bennett

New map from USGS expands on previous attempts to document landslide risks across the country

Inlet’s former school is supporting a sustainable future

By Chloe Bennett

Leaders work to transform space into community hub, with co-working space, gardens, electric vehicle chargers and more

Janine and Tim Van Norman stand in front of solar panels they installed.

Goats, gardens and carbon credits

By Chloe Bennett

Innovative carbon program offers new opportunities for landowners in the Adirondacks

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Global investors bet big on Adirondack forests for carbon credits

By Chloe Bennett

Plus: How institutions in the park are interacting with the billion-dollar industry

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SUNY-ESF turns storm damage into teachable moment

By Chloe Bennett

Newcomb campus rebounds one year after devastating floods, with new resilience measures to endure future storms

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The power of ‘pee-cycling’: Longtime compost enthusiasts turn to human urine

By Chloe Bennett

Compost for Good’s experimental facility opens to the public in Jay. The initial test involved collecting 2,000 gallons of urine, which was made into fertilizer.

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From Azerbaijan to the Adirondacks: Teacher gets global perspective on climate

By Chloe Bennett

Lake Placid educator Sam Baker discusses his experience at climate training ahead of November’s COP29

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Group aims to help communities access infrastructure, climate funding

By Chloe Bennett

Adirondack Climate Outreach and Resilience Network plans listening tour as first step in efforts to address climate change impacts