Paul Smith’s College professor digs into evolving ways climate change is taught
By Chloe Bennett
Paul Smith's College professor digs into evolving ways climate change is taught, and the missed opportunities
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.
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Long Lake powers up, passing laws to oversee battery storage
By Chloe Bennett
Long Lake town board adopts laws related to installation of Raquette Lake microgrid battery storage facility
Teen creates nature activity book to teach kids about Adirondack flora, fauna
By Chloe Bennett
A Saranac Lake teen created an activity book to teach other kids about the flora and fauna of the Adirondacks
Make way for turtles
By Chloe Bennett
Statewide, turtle populations are declining
When serious science is Late Night fun
By Chloe Bennett
Student-run climate game show "Late Night for the Planet" combines fun, games and some overall levity
Saranac Lake government curbs emissions by 24%
By Chloe Bennett
24% decline in emissions indicate progress in the state’s Climate Smart program
Building a home for energy efficiency and renewables
By Chloe Bennett
Newly formed North Country Clean Energy Hub aims to connect homeowners, communities to energy efficiency, renewable energy programs and incentives
What’s the deal with gas appliances?
By Chloe Bennett
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to phase out fossil fuel hookups in newly constructed buildings, triggering heated debates about the use of gas-powered appliances
Exploring climate and justice from Brooklyn to the Adirondacks’ Timbuctoo
By Chloe Bennett
Students to travel to Adirondacks this summer as part of inaugural climate and science institute
How will climate change alter history?
By Chloe Bennett
An Adirondack historian is researching how climate change will affect culture and history for a statewide climate assessment