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DINGMANS FERRY, PA — All are invited to Earth Day at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC), observed on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can learn about sustainable … more

4/17/24

The curious case of the conscious carbon

By BRUCE KING and CHRIS MAGWOOD | 4/17/24

It's hot outside, and working hard outdoors in those conditions might be bad for your heart.

Research: Heat affects the immune system

WORLDWIDE — Short-term exposure to higher heat could increase inflammation and interfere with normal immune system functions in the body, a recent study found. This might, in turn, increase … more

4/17/24

Sam Marshall at the 2013 Upper Delaware BioBlitz.

Upper Delaware BioBlitz to be held in June

BOYDS MILLS, PA — Want to experience the diversity of life in a parcel of land? Want to meet scientists and amateur naturalists? Those scientists and naturalists will be participating in … more

4/17/24

The Ashokan Center will hold an Earth Fest on Sunday, April 21. The day will feature nature crafts, a birds-of-prey demonstration and much more. Pictured is work by Roberta Ziema.

Ashokan Center to hold first Earth Fest

OLIVEBRIDGE, NY — Birds of prey, education and entertainment will be featured at the Ashokan Center from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 21. It’s all part of the center’s Earth … more

4/17/24

Be a friend of the environment

REGION — Small changes in daily habits can have a big impact on our environment. Looking to live more sustainably in 2024, but wondering where to start? The New York State Department of … more

4/17/24

All in the numbers

Sustainability is a frame of mind. It’s a whole-system view of life on this earth and the intersection of social equity, economic vitality and the environment. It is achieved not … more

By LAURIE STUART | 4/17/24

A truck carries single stream recycling from the Highland transfer station to the Monticello transfer station...

Where it all goes

MONTICELLO, NY — If you drive through the heart of Monticello, down Broadway, past Walgreens, past Spring Street on your right, you’ll come upon Landfill Drive. A turn down that road … more

By EVA BEDNAR | 4/15/24

Watch bats from Texas' Ladybird Lake

AUSTIN, TX — On August 26, join the Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation (MTBC) team and bat expert Merlin Tuttle—Austin’s local Batman—for an excursion that will include … more

4/11/24

To promote energy conservation, Rachel Huxhold, left, a master’s degree student at the Harvard Extension School, volunteered to develop a sustainability action plan for The Wright Center for Community Health. The health center aims to lower its utility costs and limit its impacts on climate change.

Student powers up Wright Center’s energy-saving efforts

SCRANTON, PA — Rachel Huxhold arrived at The Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes-Barre Practice in early 2024 for a checkup of sorts, but her interest wasn’t in seeing a doctor. … more

4/9/24

Wayne Recycling to close for Good Friday

BEACH LAKE, PA — The Wayne County Recycling Center will be closed in observance of Good Friday on Friday, March 29. The facility, located off Route 652 near Beach Lake, will reopen on … more

3/28/24

'Plastic Is a Public Health Crisis—And What We Can Do About It'

NARROWSBURG, NY AND ONLINE — A public health crisis has arisen from excessive use of single-use plastic by multiple industries around the world. Plastics and microplastics are now … more

3/13/24

Addressing obstacles to opportunity in PA ag

PENNSYLVANIA — In response to growing concerns within the community, Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) and the House Republican Policy Committee convened a hearing to discuss … more

3/12/24

How to save energy this winter season

NATIONWIDE — Real winter has started. We’ll continue to get colder weather, tougher conditions and higher energy costs to keep our homes warm. But don’t worry, there are … more

By KARL BRABENEC | 1/17/24

Clean Path NY Still moving along

SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — In November 2021, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced contracts to build a transmission line that will bring clean energy to New York City. It was all a part of ensuring … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 1/17/24

Tusten Social's youth group have taken "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle" for a cornerstone.

Installation celebrates return of soft plastic recycling

NARROWSBURG, NY — The Tusten Social Youth Club marked the return of the NexTrex recycling program for soft plastics to the hamlet with a public art installation titled “Reduce, Reuse and … more

1/17/24

Stephen Stuart, left, watches television with Sammy. Sammy always pays attention when there are dogs on the screen. Once when a dog disappeared offscreen, he checked behind the television for where they might have gone.

Our pets are people too

A few months ago, I took our new puppy to the vet to get his rabies shot and other puppy vaccines. It is not lost on me in how similarly we care for our pets and our children. We feed them … more

By STEPHEN STUART | 1/17/24

SUNY Sullivan green building technology major Dominique Etienne researches algal blooms or CyanoHABs. Last fall, she traveled to Phoenix, AZ to present her work at the Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Students.

Spreading the word

LOCH SHELDRAKE, NY — By now, many Hudson Valley residents are wary of harmful algal blooms in area waterbodies—and of the health impacts they can have on humans and pets. Last … more

1/17/24

Town of Delaware reduces emissions

TOWN OF DELAWARE, NY — The Mid Hudson Regional Council recently released its 2023 update to the original 2010 Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) Inventory. The Town of Delaware notably … more

1/17/24

Seeking the green lifestyle

NATIONWIDE — What we do affects the world around us. It can be a small thing (using a cloth bag instead of a plastic bag) or a big thing (quitting your job and joining an aid … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 1/17/24

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