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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 … more

By AMANDA OLSEN | 1/17/24

Sustainability is a frame of mind

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 … more

By LAURIE STUART | 1/17/24

The winter without snow

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 … more

By RIVERA SUN | 12/30/23

Delaware Highlands Conservancy volunteer Joel Murphy at an Eagle Observation Area along the Upper Delaware River.....

Eagle watch volunteer training

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 … more

12/6/23

Cooperative extension offers holiday tips

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!” … more

12/6/23

Conservancy announces ‘Confluence’ photo contest winners

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 … more

10/31/23

Light pollution’s insidious effects

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 … more

By AMANDA OLSEN | 10/18/23

Building healthy houses

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. … more

By STEPHEN STUART | 10/18/23

Turning waste into energy

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 … more

10/18/23

This solar array and agrivoltaic project is a cooperative initiative between Penn State University and Lighsourcebp. One of the largest in the state, the project is composed of over 150,000 solar panels installed across three sites, encompassing approximately 500 acres of land in Franklin County, outside of Chambersburg, and near Penn State’s Mont Alto campus. It was completed in 2020.

Agrivoltaics: Double harvesting the sun

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 … more

By JACK BARNETT | 10/18/23

Town of Fallsburg residents can get rid of their e-waste until October 31, and join the town cleanup through October 15.

Clean up the Town of Fallsburg

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 … more

10/13/23

Fight inhumane clothing production practices—swap your stuff

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. Despite … more

8/17/23

Farm-to-table dinner at PEEC

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 … more

8/16/23

Bye-bye, incandescent bulbs

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 … more

By ANNEMARIE SCHUETZ | 8/2/23

Towns need better metrics to evaluate water use projections in new development.

When the wells run dry

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 … more

By BARBARA LERNER | 7/20/23 | 1 comment

A Flip the Switch ceremony at Lacawac Sanctuary's William E. Chatlos Enivornmental Education Center building was held on June 28. It symbolized taking the building off the grid. Solar panels and a generous donation of nearly $43,000 from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club made it possible. Pictured are Johnny Richardson, left; Milton Roegner; James Shook; Jocelyn Cramer; Craig Lukatch; and Bill Leishear...

‘Flipping the switch’ to a more sustainable future at Lacawac

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 … more

By JEFF SIDLE | 7/19/23

Extreme heat: Coping strategies for staying safe and cool

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 … more

By SOMAR HADID | 7/19/23

Sequestering carbon and reducing energy consumption with hempcrete

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 … more

By RON HINE | 7/19/23

A 20MW solar array, one of three in Franklin County, PA supplying electricity to Penn State University. Learn more at Learn more at lightsourcebp.com/us/project/penn-state-solar.

Ready or not, solar is coming

Several people have recently asked why so many “large” solar arrays are being proposed in Pennsylvania—such as the one that was denied its permit last month and covered in the July … more

By JACK BARNETT | 7/19/23

Repair Cafe of the Hudson Valley/Catskills featured on ‘Today’

NATIONWIDE — The regional repair movement got a boost when the “Today” show featured an interview on April 21 with representatives from Repair Cafe of the Hudson … more

4/23/23

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