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Mercury in Adirondack Park fish raises health concerns

By Mike Lynch

Adirondack Park's pristine waters hide contaminant dangers in fish

Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger and Assembly Ways and Means Committee Chair Helene E. Weinstein preside over a budget hearing on the environment on Feb. 14 at the New York State Capitol in Albany.

Climate Change Superfund Act awaits Gov. Hochul’s signature

By Gwendolyn Craig

Lawmakers passed a bill requiring large greenhouse gas emitters to pay for their pollution, creating a new fund for climate projects.

‘The Adirondacks are becoming more appealing’ in a warmer world

By Zachary Matson

The Adirondack Explorer sat down with a top climate educator in the federal government to discuss the Adirondack Park in a warming world.

New York budget 2024-2025: What’s in it for the Adirondacks

By Gwendolyn Craig

Clean water and Adirondack Park funding reinstated in state budget, plus a look at what was left behind

Adirondacks could be critical link for wildlife migration, climate resilience

By Chloe Bennett

How the Adirondacks play a crucial role in supporting wildlife migration against the backdrop of climate change

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The end of ice climbing?

By Alan Wechsler

For those who love ice climbing, with its short season and fickle medium, warmer winters have hit hard

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

Report: More 90-degree days ahead

By Chloe Bennett

First installment of state report points to more 90-degree days in the Adirondacks

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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 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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