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After a months-long campaign by residents and environmentalists, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to ban the deactivated nuclear power plant from discharging treated waste into the river nearby. But what…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

18

Aug 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Swimmable Cities Are a Climate Solution

Amid scorching heat, cities around the world are rethinking access to waterways. This article originally appeared in Nexus Media News.

BySarah Amandolare 1Comment

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Apr 2023

Government In Depth Investigations

Inside the Fight to Stop Indian Point From Dumping Radioactive Water into the Hudson River

The deactivated nuclear power plant, now run by Holtec, wants to discharge 1 million gallons of radioactive waste into the river as early as August. The dumping will release …

ByMariana Simões 6Comments

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Apr 2023

Government Opinion

Opinion: How Paris is Out-Swimming New York City

“As yet another hot and humid summer approaches, exacerbated by the prospect of rising temperatures, we have fewer public pools per capita than any other major U.S. city and 520…

ByKara Meyer 0Comments

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Apr 2022

Climate and Environment Government

NY Green Lights Clean Energy Projects, But Concerns Linger

Some groups have expressed concerns about the impact one project will have on Indigenous communities, and some want assurances that the state’s shift to clean energy will lead to a…

ByLiz Donovan 1Comment

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Sep 2021

Climate and Environment Government News

Climate Week Kickoff: NY Approves Two Renewable Energy Proposals

While state officials say the two projects will power New York City with wind, solar and hydropower, both projects have been criticized by environmentalists for their potential impact on local…

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

With ‘Save the Hudson’ Bill Signed, What’s Next for Indian Point?

Swimmable Cities Are a Climate Solution

Inside the Fight to Stop Indian Point From Dumping Radioactive Water into the Hudson River

Opinion: How Paris is Out-Swimming New York City

NY Green Lights Clean Energy Projects, But Concerns Linger

Climate Week Kickoff: NY Approves Two Renewable Energy Proposals

Newsletter

With ‘Save the Hudson’ Bill Signed, What’s Next for Indian Point?

Swimmable Cities Are a Climate Solution

Inside the Fight to Stop Indian Point From Dumping Radioactive Water into the Hudson River

Opinion: How Paris is Out-Swimming New York City

NY Green Lights Clean Energy Projects, But Concerns Linger

Climate Week Kickoff: NY Approves Two Renewable Energy Proposals

Newsletter

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