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Mike Lynch

Mike Lynch has been the Explorer's climate reporter since January 2025 and has worked for the publication since 2014. In addition to writing about climate change, he covers issues related to wildlife. Mike has also worked as a licensed outdoor guide and thru-paddled the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. He is the author of 12 Short Hikes on Preserves near Lake George. He can be reached at [email protected].

All Stories by Mike Lynch

Composting 101: How to turn food waste into garden gold

By Mike Lynch

Some basic tips for learning how to compost food scraps in your backyard or get rid of them through community programs.

Paul Smith's College students gathered around the trailer distributing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before assisting Paul Smith's College alums by clearing downed trees and debris from their property. Lake Lure, NC, January 2025. Photo courtesy Paul Smith's College

Mobile emergency operations center to support Adirondack communities

By Mike Lynch

Paul Smith's College students design mobile emergency unit that will be used for training and real-life situations

Ausable River cleanup for earth day

15 ideas for helping the environment this Earth Day

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack-focused actions to get you started

OSI looks to buy former Boy Scout camp on Lows Lake

By Mike Lynch

Located in St. Lawrence County, Lows Lake is considered one of the best wilderness paddling and camping destinations in the park

lake champlain

New York updates list of vulnerable fish species

By Mike Lynch

The update includes several Adirondack species including the round whitefish, which has been downgraded from endangered to threatened.

woman dumping vegetation into composter

Composting efforts spread slowly but steadily

By Mike Lynch

Composting efforts have spread into pockets of the Adirondacks due to grassroots efforts

20 years of Adirondack climbing

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack Climbers' Coalition President Will Roth reflects on changes in the industry over the last 20 years in the Adirondacks.

Christine Pouch, Indian Lake's economic development, marketing and events director, sits in the town's welcome center, which is outfitted to assist victims in emergencies. Photo by Mike Lynch

Turning a former Stewart’s into a community space

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack communities come up with new ways to support residents during severe weather

Town of Westport Supervisor Ike Tyler stands next to the town's electric car behind the town hall, which has solar panels and an EV charging station. Photo by Mike Lynch

Why Indian Lake and Westport are investing in green technology and electric vehicles

By Mike Lynch

Two Adirondack towns were included among the recipients for vehicles through DEC's municipal zero-emission vehicle program.

Flooding, housing, energy-efficiency rise to top of North Country residents’ climate concerns

By Mike Lynch

Findings revealed at annual Adirondack Climate Conference