New York and Vermont recently passed laws like these, which require energy companies to pay climate damages and will likely face fierce challenges.

the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced in a statement Friday. That lake is near the town of Indian Lake, about 60 miles (40 kilometers) south of Lake Placid and west of the Vermont border. “There’s not training manual for ...

Vermont has a new solid waste plan that the Department of Environmental Conservation says is more proactive and thorough than previous plans. Every five years, Vermont law requires

They say other ways of handling waste are the best way to cut down on how much ends up in the trash heap. Plan goals include throwing less away to begin with, and promoting sustainable materials management like composting and recycling. They also want to cut down the amount of toxic products used.

The New Y ork State Department of Environmental Conservation, or DEC, recently announced that they have awarded $342,500 to 17 municipalities across the state to purchase zero-emission vehicles as part of the DEC Municipal ZEV Rebate Program.

The rescue happened on Jan. 16 after someone called to report a moose that fell through the ice roughly 200 feet from shore and couldn't get out on its own.

NEW YORK (WBNG) -- The Department of Environmental Conservation changed the jurisdiction and classifications of freshwater wetlands on Jan. 1.

Under the new Plan, outreach is a priority. Web based resources will be proactively available to the public and connections will be made with libraries, schools, municipal offices, businesses, and transfer stations to build better community awareness around waste reduction, recycling, and waste management.

New York has purchased 965.8 acres along the Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced in a news release. The land will be permanently protected and will help connect parts of the Cranberry Lake Wild Forest.

Democratic states want to fill the vacuum in climate leadership under the Trump administration, but it’s a lot harder this time around.

US exits Paris Agreement after submitting Nationally Determined Contributions. In mid-December, the Biden Administration announced it submitted the

Other Republican lawmakers also highlighted the cost of the renewable energy transition. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, which sets a statewide goal of reducing carbon emissions by 85% below 1990 levels by 2050, will cost the state between $270 and $295 billion in that timeframe, according to NYSERDA.