Where does the climate movement go from here? An interview with Bill McKibben
Bill McKibben sees solar power as the key to bypassing federal gridlock and empowering communities to break free from fossil fuel dependence
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‘Here Comes the Sun’: McKibben on solar future
Environmental writer Bill McKibben makes the case for renewable energy transition in his latest book about solar power's potential to combat climate change
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North Country Clean Energy Hub helps communities transition from fossil fuels
By Mike Lynch
Local program helps households and businesses navigate the complex world of grants to reduce heating costs and environmental impact
New York electric school bus mandate unaffordable, illogical, say rural Adirondack districts
Superintendents cite charging infrastructure gaps, long routes and high costs as barriers to compliance
An inside look into Stillwater Dam
Saranac Lake-based company takes over operations of Stillwater Dam powerhouse, which generates electricity from flows out of Stillwater Reservoir
Panel weighs in on balancing solar development with environmental protection in the Adirondacks
How to balance farmland preservation with renewable energy goals in the Adirondack Park?
Saranac Lake to add 30 electric vehicle charging ports
By Mike Lynch
Once installed, Saranac Lake will have the most municipally-owned chargers in the Adirondack Park
State recognizes Jay for climate work
By Mike Lynch
Adirondack town reduces carbon footprint with energy efficient upgrades, achieves bronze status in Climate Smart Communities program
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.
State secures developer for Benson Mines solar facility
The state has found a developer for a 12-megawatt solar array on a former Adirondack Park mine. It will be the state's first "build-ready" solar project.