Battery storage safety plan up for comment
By Chloe Bennett
Public comments on the draft recommendations are accepted until March 5
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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Climate report hones in on impacts on recreation
By Chloe Bennett
The Adirondack Rail Trail held up for providing accessible recreation year-round
Paul Smith’s College lines up millions in grant funds
By Chloe Bennett
Some of the money would go toward an emerging research institute
Climate 101
By Chloe Bennett
New law could shape how climate change is taught in New York schools
Report: More 90-degree days ahead
By Chloe Bennett
First installment of state report points to more 90-degree days in the Adirondacks
Plans for Revolutionary War-era remains up for comment
By Chloe Bennett
Environmental agencies choose a preferred Lake George resting place
Chestnut restoration project hits snag
By Chloe Bennett
ESF researchers plan to continue despite loss of foundation support for genetically engineered strain
2023 Explored: Energy in the Adirondacks
By Chloe Bennett
A battery energy storage system is on pause after backlash
2023 Explored: Carbon credits
By Chloe Bennett
In 2023, the Adirondack Explorer found that more than 450,000 acres of private property in the park were used for the practice.
Lack of white stuff is ‘snow problem’ for Adirondacks
By Chloe Bennett
When facing warmer temps, tourism leaders switch gears on winter events, attractions