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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 …
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1/17/24
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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 …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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1/17/24
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NATIONWIDE — Navigating the world responsibly means making an effort to do as little harm as possible, both to the environment and to other people. Doing your part means choosing to buy …
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By AMANDA OLSEN
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1/17/24
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Sustainability holds at its center the environment. At least that’s what I always understood.
Actually, it’s more nuanced than that. It’s a whole-system view of life on …
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By LAURIE STUART
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1/17/24
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We all have our reasons for getting alarmed about the climate crisis. With bare ground at Christmas and no snow on the horizon, my neighbors just got theirs. This Northern Maine valley nestles …
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By RIVERA SUN
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12/30/23
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HAWLEY, PA — The Delaware Highlands Conservancy (DHC) will hold its winter eagle watch volunteer training from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, December 9 at the Settlers Inn. Following the …
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12/6/23
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HAWLEY, PA -- The Penn State Cooperative Extension says, “It’s the season of giving, so let’s give a little back to the planet that gives so much to us all year long!”
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12/6/23
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MILFORD, PA — Through summer 2023, the Delaware Highlands Conservancy held its sixth annual juried photo contest, titled “Confluence: Land, Water, Wildlife.” An exhibition of the …
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10/31/23
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IN THE FORMERLY DARK — Looking up on a clear night can be both humbling and awe-inspiring. The span of sable punctuated by distant points of light makes us feel small and also connected …
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By AMANDA OLSEN
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10/18/23
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We are living in an age in which, despite ever-growing advances in preventive health care, we see increasing incidents of early childhood asthma, obesity, heart disease, diabetes and autism.
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By STEPHEN STUART
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10/18/23
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HONESDALE, PA — Estemerwalt Log Homes, a 140-year-old family-owned company with a record of environmental sustainability, has saved more than 2.3 million gallons of fuel oil since debuting its …
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10/18/23
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I mentioned in passing the Penn State University’s large solar arrays in Franklin County use of agrivoltaics in my last solar article for the River Reporter in July, and afterward got a …
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By JACK BARNETT
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10/18/23
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FALLSBURG, NY — The Town of Fallsburg is presently holding its annual fall cleanup and e-waste disposal events. The cleanup ends on Sunday, October 15 and e-waste can be disposed of until …
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10/13/23
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SHOHOLA, PA — The Barryville Area Arts Association (BAAA) will hold a clothing swap from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 at the Artists’ Market Community Center.
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8/17/23
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DINGMANS FERRY, PA — The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host its seventh annual Farm-to-Table dinner, featuring local produce, at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 19 on …
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8/16/23
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NATIONWIDE — A project of George W. Bush’s administration, the incandescent light bulb ban is finally becoming a reality.
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 affects the …
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By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ
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8/2/23
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A looming environmental crisis, both locally and across the country, will center upon sources and reliable supplies of water. Clean water.
Right now, we routinely have local disputes over …
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On June 28 a gathering was held at Lacawac Sanctuary’s Environmental Education Building.
The sanctuary has received an array of solar panels for the roof to help reduce its carbon …
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By JEFF SIDLE
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7/19/23
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REGION — Extreme heat poses significant risks to individuals, particularly in areas where air conditioning is scarce.
Drawing from the New York State Department of Environmental …
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By SOMAR HADID
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7/19/23
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In 2007, I bought 37 rural acres in Damascus, PA, that included two post-and-beam barns, a 1910 farmhouse and an old, sagging chicken coop. My long-delayed plan to convert the chicken coop to my new …
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By RON HINE
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7/19/23
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