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Despite backlash, more states are considering laws to make Big Oil pay for climate change
After Vermont and New York passed "climate Superfund" legislation, 11 states have introduced similar bills this year.
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Vermont officials reevaluate new state standards for toxic forever chemicals as EPA eases stance
The change from the federal agency does not affect the state’s efforts to continue work already underway to reduce levels of PFAS at contaminated sites, the state’s director of drinking water ...
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Wetland maps improved for over 20% of Vermont
The areas of map updates include Basin 3 (Otter Creek, Little Otter Creek, and Lewis Creek Basin) and Basin 8 (Winooski River ...
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NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation says to ‘give turtles a brake’
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation warned drivers to be alert for turtles crossing the street. Officials ...
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New York League of Conservation Voters seeks action on major environmental policy as legislative session enters final weeks
For the perspective of the New York League of Conservation Voters, WAMC’s Lucas Willard spoke with the non-profit’s policy ...
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NY Department of Environmental Conservations Highlights Benefits of Composting During New York State Compost Awareness Week
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) celebrated New York State Compost Awareness Week through ...
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Scenic Hudson's Pete Lopez discusses environmental legislation in New York state budget
As reaction from advocacy organizations pours in, WAMC’s Lucas Willard spoke with Pete Lopez, Executive Director of Policy, ...
Justice Department sues Hawaii, Michigan, Vermont and New York over state climate actions
The Justice Department is suing four states over climate action. The office argued in filings Wednesday that a lawsuit out of Hawaii and pending litigation from Michigan against fossil fuel companies ...
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U.S. authorities find body of missing Quebec hiker in New York state’s Adirondacks
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says a body was discovered by hikers over the weekend off Allen Mountain Trail in Essex County.