After years of advocacy, Albany lawmakers take action that will help lower utility bills for New Yorkers and advance NY’s green energy transition; Repealed “100-foot rule” is a key component of the NY HEAT Act, will serve as foundation for future efforts to modernize NY’s energy grid, lower costs for families
Canada wildfires to cover Northeast skies as New York legislators return to Albany with days left in session, clean air and climate legislation remain on the table
New York City’s Local Law 97, enacted in 2019 as part of the Climate Mobilization Act, requires large buildings across the city to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions
Earthjustice and partners filed a legal brief in support of an effort by states and industry to overturn the Trump administration’s government-wide ban on new wind energy projects.
Community leaders defending drinking water protections in court denounce Trump administration’s capitulation to utility lobbyists and chemical companies at the expense of public health
The lawsuit leading to the ruling comes after municipalities in the Finger Lakes requested Department of Health support amidst drinking water crisis affecting more than 45,000 people
NY HEAT Act would curb utility rate hikes affecting everyday families statewide, while saving people money; Senate has passed the bill TWICE — now Assembly must stop making excuses and get it done before the end of session
Over the last decade, the boom in online shopping and e-commerce has made massive warehouses spring up in New York faster than you can make an online purchase.
The Albany County Supreme Court issued an order finding that the New York State Department of Health is responsible for and does have the authority to adopt and update the Watershed Rules and Regulations to protect Owasco Lake and all sources of drinking water throughout New York State from dangerous agricultural pollution and human health harms.
Communities exposed to warehouse-associated diesel truck pollution face higher levels of air-pollution-linked health problems like asthma and cardiovascular disease
