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The Adirondack Rail Trail on a clear winter day.

Climate report hones in on impacts on recreation

By Chloe Bennett

The Adirondack Rail Trail held up for providing accessible recreation year-round

students rallying against climate change

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

brook trout

Study: 95% of Adirondack lakes could lose brook trout habitat

By Zachary Matson

Study finds just 5% of Adirondack lakes may have the right conditions to sustain brook trout habitat in a warming climate.

A photo of tall trees and a canopy of leaves.

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. 

winter's dream winter event

Lack of white stuff is ‘snow problem’ for Adirondacks

By Chloe Bennett

When facing warmer temps, tourism leaders switch gears on winter events, attractions

A sign says "one world" over a painting of the Earth

Local climate group expands quickly

By Chloe Bennett

An advocacy group comprised of people over 60 targets climate issues

View from the Adirondacks at COP28

By Chloe Bennett

The international climate summit is wrapping up. What’s been done and how are the Adirondacks involved?

A graphic showing climate change's impact on temperature in the Adirondack Park.

Adirondack climate change forecasts by the numbers

By Chloe Bennett

Research shows a steady climb in temperature and precipitation 

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How will the weather change during a total solar eclipse?

By Chloe Bennett

Short-term effects are almost guaranteed, but Adirondack conditions for April 8 event could vary

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