About this event: Tuesday, February 11, 6-7pm EST Join us to learn about Governor Hochul’s scheme to build new nuclear plants – and how to get involved in stopping it. Hochul is failing in her commitment to New York’s climate goals and has embraced the false solution of so-called “advanced” nuclear reactors. The evidence is…
Spectrum News 1 reports that a retired veteran in Steuben County can no longer drink water from his well as it has been contaminated by the spread of sewage sludge or the byproduct of human waste. The Sierra Club conducted tests on his drinking water and revealed high levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),…
Sustainable Finger Lakes (SFLX) has received a small grant from Freshwater Future to research and identify sustainable, long-term solutions to combat harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the Finger Lakes region. This funding will support efforts to raise public awareness, connect researchers and advocates, and explore effective land-use strategies to mitigate the issue. SFLX has been actively engaged…
Lead in drinking water threatens the health and well-being of many in our Great Lakes region and across the nation. Last year, much-needed improvements to the federal lead in drinking water rule were finalized with the advocacy of people like you – but a bill (House Joint Resolution 18) introduced this month has one goal:…
Yvonne Taylor, co-founder and vice president of Seneca Lake Guardian, via the Finger Lakes Times, shares that the town of Seneca’s vote on the landfill was delayed again until the March board meeting. Importantly, a recent study found that landfill workers have an excess risk of cancer due to “benzene, toluene, ethylene, and xylene compounds…
This training focuses on fostering youth inclusion within the environmental justice movement. Panelists will share their personal journeys, discuss challenges they have faced, and explore how organizations can amplify youth voices. The session aims to inspire innovative strategies and youth collaboration to strengthen advocacy efforts. This training will answer the following questions: February 27, 2025…
The Ithaca Times reports that after years of development and delays, Ithaca’s Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program, branded as Tompkins Green Energy Network (TGEN), is scheduled to begin enrolling customers by the end of the year. For those unfamiliar with the program, Ithaca Sustainability Director Rebecca Evans describes TGEN as “the Costco of energy” designed…
(Original article from NYSERDA, December 4, 2024) Clean Energy Sector Job Growth More than Doubles Overall Statewide Growth and Remains on Pace with National Rate Governor Kathy Hochul today announced record high clean energy job growth in New York State with 178,000 workers employed at the end of 2023—an increase of 7,700 jobs—per the findings…
Learn how a surge in energy-intensive computing threatens to derail a future powered by 100% renewable energy from expert researchers and thought-leading reporters. Hear stories from local activists who are fighting data centers and cryptomines, and the negative impacts they bring. January 23, 2025, 2PM-3PM EST Register here to attend.
Check out the most recent newsletter from Cayuga Lake Watershed Network, which features an article written by a previous Sustainable Finger Lakes staff member. https://www.cayugalake.org/wp-content/uploads/2024-i34-CLWN-NN-WEB-1.pdf
The Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) failure to review expired Title V permits for New York’s largest air polluters has left communities like Tonawanda and Buffalo vulnerable to unchecked air toxins. Title V permits, required under the Clean Air Act, are valid for five years but often remain unrenewed, allowing facilities to operate without updated…
Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments (VINES) is dedicated to building a sustainable and equitable community food system. By bringing together diverse groups, with a focus on youth development, VINES establishes community gardens, urban agriculture projects, and green spaces. These programs revitalize urban areas and empower people of all ages and abilities. VINES embodies its mission through…
Pictured here: Colleen’s sheep in the snow at Rocky Top Farm. The Colleen and Dan Gloster-Gray household is the 25th recipient awarded funding as part of the Tompkins County Mobile Home Energy Upgrades Pilot, administered by Sustainable Finger Lakes (SFLX). The couple are long-time residents of Groton where Colleen continues her mother’s legacy at Rocky…
The Environmental Protection Network (EPN) conducted a post-election poll to gauge voters’ views on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and found broad, bipartisan support for the agency’s mission, including significant backing from Trump voters. The poll took place the same day former President Trump announced Lee Zeldin as his nominee to lead the EPA, prioritizing…
Original article by Times Union Editorial Board. New York has received more bad news on the energy front: The New York Independent System Operator, the nonprofit entity that operates the power grid, has found the state’s grid reliability is looking even shakier.’ Its 2024 Reliability Needs Assessment predicts that the grid could be unable to meet New York…