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According to the Citizens Campaign for the Environment, the amount of harmful chemical 1,4-dioxane in household products across Long Island is likely decreasing. However, manufacturers are finding ways to keep using the chemical above the allowed limits.
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New York advocates and lawmakers want more money this year for the state’s Clean Water Infrastructure Act, but Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to cut spending for the program in half.
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Hundreds of Long Islanders sounded off at a public hearing on Las Vegas Sands' proposal for a casino and resort at the Nassau Hub in Uniondale.
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The Full Story takes a deep dive into the new green bills and laws going into effect in our region that could transform environmental policy in both states
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Long Island has a trash problem, according to environmental and community advocates. However, they don’t agree what should be done about it.The Citizens…
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Every major bay on Long Island was hit with toxic algal blooms this summer. The algae starves the water of oxygen and causes massive fish kills, according…
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New York has adopted some of the most aggressive drinking water standards in the U.S. for toxic chemicals, like 1,4-Dioxane and PFOAs.Water districts will…
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New York will spend more than $700 million on new initiatives to reduce vehicle emissions by 2050, including building public charging stations for…
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A Long Island environmental group is concerned that stricter drinking water standards that New York health officials plan to adopt aren’t tough enough.…
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The New York State budget will provide funds to create a food scrap recycling program, help Long Island’s water infrastructure and ban plastic…