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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the goal of federal, state and local policies to curb the primary contributor to climate change. Stony Brook University scientists will fly over New York City to look at the big picture to see if these goals are being met.
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The United Nations considered the hard clam restoration in Shinnecock Bay on eastern Long Island as a prime example of mixing scientific advancements and natural solutions. These methods could assist in the heavy lift of global conservation efforts that’s recognized by World Oceans Week.
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Prehistoric relatives of humans may have buried their dead and written symbols on cave walls — long before the oldest known human burials. That’s according to new findings presented at a conference at Stony Brook University.
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Stony Brook University received a $500 million endowment gift from the Simons Foundation. It is one of the largest in the history of higher education.
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Environmental justice advocates have questions about the priorities of the study that will determine the future of Long Island’s waste.
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An environmental symposium on Wednesday at Stony Brook University attracted industry leaders and many Long Island towns to discuss solving the region’s waste management crisis. But new state goals could drive collaboration between Suffolk County’s local governments.
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The Long Island Rail Road expanded service from Grand Central Madison on Monday after capacity issues arose last week when full service to eastern Manhattan began. The long-awaited station will improve service to and from Brooklyn and Jamaica for commuters.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that the state will invest over $46 million in grants awarded to Farmingdale State College, Long Island University and Stony Brook University to help prepare students for careers in advanced technology.
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A study by Stony Brook University shows hard shell clams in Shinnecock Bay on Long Island have increased 1,700%, after the shellfish population was nearly decimated due to water pollution.
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Tens of thousands of people have chronic conditions stemming from exposure to the World Trade Center site during 9/11 more than 20 years ago. A new report from Stony Brook University draws a connection between these conditions and vulnerability to longer, more severe COVID-19 symptoms.