Increase in charging stations makes electric vehicle usemore feasible in the park By Mike De Socio When Rebecca Hughes stops in at the Sunoco station on U.S. 9 in Schroon Lake, she always seems to draw attention from locals who aren’t very … [Read more...] about Electric avenue
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As Trump administration winds down, Adirondack environmentalists breathe easier
'Constant assault' on air, water protections may not leave lasting damage, but advocates lament lost time on climate By Ry Rivard For the past four years, Adirondack environmentalists have been waiting for news to come down from Whiteface … [Read more...] about As Trump administration winds down, Adirondack environmentalists breathe easier
Green energy economy leads Cuomo’s third State of State address
By Gwendolyn Craig In his series of four State of the State addresses this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo focused Wednesday on a green energy economy with mention of Adirondack-region projects. He did not mention renewing a $3 billion environmental … [Read more...] about Green energy economy leads Cuomo’s third State of State address
Lake George, Mirror Lake suffer algal blooms
By Ry Rivard In a troubling sign for one of America's most storied and pristine lakes, harmful bacteria have floated atop parts of Lake George over several days. For years, residents and regulators around the historic resort destination, known … [Read more...] about Lake George, Mirror Lake suffer algal blooms
NY advisory group considers forest role in fighting climate change
By Gwendolyn Craig An advisory panel to New York's Climate Action Council is considering how forests, forestry and harvested wood products could play a role in meeting the state’s climate goals. A broad discussion on Monday could be the jumping … [Read more...] about NY advisory group considers forest role in fighting climate change
Saranac Lake joins New York’s growing list of “Climate Smart Communities”
By Brandon Loomis Saranac Lake celebrated its “bronze-level” certification as one of New York’s 62 Climate Smart Communities on Thursday. In the Adirondack region, Saranac Lake joins Warren County and Lake George in receiving that bronze-level … [Read more...] about Saranac Lake joins New York’s growing list of “Climate Smart Communities”