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The Lights May Go Out in the City That Never Sleeps: Could a New Law Leave NYC in the Dark?
4+ week, 1+ day ago (712+ words) New York's skyline may look a little different after 11 p.m. if state lawmakers approve a sweeping proposal designed to reduce light pollution. The measure, called the Dark Skies Protection Act, would establish new rules for outdoor lighting across residential, commercial, industrial,…...
Seattle pares back environmental review appeals in effort to ramp up housing development
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (243+ words) The reform eliminates an administrative step that has held up new zoning and housing planning efforts, advocates say. More cities are retooling longstanding ordinances to fast-track housing amid an affordability crisis, but environmental review appeals have stalled some of Seattle’s…...
New York renewable permit times fall after comptroller audit
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (233+ words) The average time needed to complete New York's application process for major renewable energy permits fell from 1,094 days to 262 days, according to a follow-up audit by the state comptroller's office. Auditors also found the average span from an initial application…...
NYC officials say air quality could deteriorate further during the early evening hours
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (47+ words) CBS News - The 5:33 | Legacy of the LIRR Massacre - On The Dot with David Schechter: Wildfires & Climate Change NYC officials say air quality could deteriorate further during the early evening hours...
Could hydropower hamper NYC’s building decarbonization law?
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (906+ words) When renewable energy credits hit the market as soon as next month, New York City building owners will for the first time be able to support a clean energy project rather than cleaning up their own properties. Climate advocates and…...
New Yorkers urged to watch air quality over holiday weekend
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (200+ words) State officials are urging New Yorkers to monitor air quality during the July 4 weekend, warning that fireworks and ongoing heat can cause temporary local spikes in air pollution. The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health said fireworks…...
CLCPA changes may impact NYC's Local Law 97
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (503+ words) New York's Cooperative and Condominium Community Now that the state has softened the rules for compliance with its Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), there is growing talk that the city should follow suit with its own climate act,…...
New York Residents: Tell Governor Hochul to End Cruel Traveling Animal Acts
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (47+ words) IDA - In Defense of Animals New York Residents: Tell Governor Hochul to End Cruel Traveling Animal Acts ANIMAL ACTIVIST SUPPORT LINE 1 800 705 0425 IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS © 2026 In defense of animals...
Budget adds funds for environmental work, along with climate law delay
3+ mon, 10+ hour ago (1257+ words) ALBANY — The recently passed state budget includes more money for top environmental issues, like clean water, protecting Long Island’s estuaries, increasing renewable energy sources and weaning the state off fossil fuels. But the changes to the state’s landmark climate law…...
Environmental Review Gets Overhaul
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (450+ words) Changes give municipalities more control The state’s 2019 climate law wasn’t the only environmental legislation to get an overhaul in budget negotiations. It also amended the State Environmental Quality Review Act to exempt much of the new housing construction from the…...