Category: New York
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How Renewable Energy Can Transform New York State
They demonstrated how this translates into job growth, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, energy independence and security, improved water and air quality, protection of public health, lower health care costs and stabilization of energy costs …
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Exposed: Lung Cancer Risks from Fracked Natural Gas in NYC Kitchens
Food & Water Watch At a public forum last night, leading voices in politics, public health, the environment and workers’ rights analyzed the threat to New York City residents from increased radon levels that would be found in natural gas from new regional sources being promoted by Mayor Bloomberg. Radon, a dangerous substance found in…
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Dozens of U.S. Cities Join the Bike-Sharing Bandwagon
At the start of 2013, the U.S. was home to 22 modern public bike-sharing programs. By spring 2014, that number will likely double as a flurry of cities joins the more than 500 bike-sharing communities worldwide. With the expansions of current programs …
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New Yorkers Tell Obama: No Keystone XL, Yes Renewables
Sane Energy Project Yesterday, when President Obama came to New York City for a fundraiser at the Waldorf Astoria hotel, more than 500 people were there to greet him. They came in force with signs and banners to remind him of their opposition to the Ke…
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Town Board Gives Residents Cold Shoulder Over Anti-Fracking Petition
Concerned Citizens of Covert On Monday night at the town board meeting, Concerned Citizens of Covert released the results of a six month town-wide petition campaign for a ban on fracking. The group knocked on every door in the town, garnering signature…