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REGION — New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the availability of funds for water quality improvement and protection …
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5/21/25
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In light of the rapidly shifting landscape for global trade, it’s imperative to recognize the critical but often overlooked backbone of the country’s infrastructure and its dependence …
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By ROBIN WIENER
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5/14/25
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The Pike County Conservation District (PCCD) is calling for nominations of individuals, educators and students for the 2025 Conservation Achievement Awards.
These awards honor those who …
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5/14/25
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WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Wayne Conservation District will accept applications for the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP) until Friday, May 30 at 3 p.m. This program focuses …
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5/14/25
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On April 15, 95 students (nearly double last year’s attendance) and teachers from high schools across Pike and Wayne counties joined two conservation districts for a full day of fun, …
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5/14/25
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The Trump administration has told EPA staff that it plans to dismantle the ENERGY STAR program before the new fiscal year begins on October 1. This means ENERGY STAR in its entirety, including …
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5/14/25
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NEW YORK STATE — The most impactful thing an individual could recycle is a window air conditioner. Other refrigerant-containing appliances would closely follow: dehumidifiers, refrigerators and …
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5/14/25
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New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act sets a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in New York by 85% below 1990 levels by 2050. In keeping with this law, the portion …
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5/14/25
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In December 2024, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) completed one of the actions it was assigned under New York’s Climate Law when it published updates to Part 494, …
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By MICHAEL HELME and ANNE ERLINGOLD
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5/14/25
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Refrigerants are often overlooked, but they are all around us. Along the cold chain, they serve a crucial role in the equipment that maintains the freshness of 70% of the food we eat. They play a …
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By MICHAEL HELME
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5/14/25
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PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection celebrated Earth Week 2025 with litter cleanups, grant availability announcements and the release of two new reports on …
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5/2/25
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NORTHEAST PA — The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) invites the community to celebrate Earth Day by spending time caring for the environment. PMVB is once again seeking volunteers for …
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4/16/25
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Reducing the carbon emissions of buildings is a critical strategy to address climate change. New Frameworks’s innovative approach to reach this target is to build with straw as an insulation …
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By JACOB DEVA RACUSIN
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3/19/25
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PIKE COUNTY, PA — Two personnel from the Pike County Conservation District were nominated by fellow staff for the 2024 Distinguished Service Award from the National Association of Conservation …
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3/19/25
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Did you make energy-efficiency improvements or purchase a heat pump or other efficient appliance in your home in 2024? You might qualify for tax credits or rebates from PPL if you are in the PPL …
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By KATHARINE DODGE
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3/19/25
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NORTHEASTERN PA — Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support (SEEDS) of Northeastern PA is seeking volunteers—and there are internship opportunities available to assist the …
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3/19/25
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Women’s well-being directly affects their families and is central to the health of future generations. However, many homes—meant to be safe havens—expose families to harmful toxins …
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By THE PARSONS HEALTHY MATERIALS LAB TEAM
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3/19/25
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Concrete is the foundation of modern infrastructure—roads, bridges and buildings rely on it. However, its key ingredient, cement, is responsible for approximately 8 percent of global CO2 …
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By CHRIS NEIDL
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3/19/25
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What is biogenic carbon?
Biogenic CO2 refers to carbon in wood, paper, grass trimmings and other biofuels that was originally removed from the atmosphere by photosynthesis and, under natural …
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Compiled by LAURIE STUART
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3/19/25
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