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Below are the news clips that Adirondack Council staff have compiled to read over the past week. Articles with (AC) denote a direct mention of the Adirondack Council.
[AC] Mair promotes ADKs as asset in the fight against climate change at UN talks – NCPR – December 19, 2023
[AC] Grondahl: Winemaking is side hustle for Adirondack Council's communication's director – Times Union – December 27, 2023
New legislation will remove neonicotinoids in New York by 2027 – Turfnet – December 27, 2023
[AC] 2023 Explored: Outdoor Recreation – Adirondack Explorer – December 28, 2023
Governor Hochul Says Yes to the Lead Pipe Right to Know Act – NYLCV – December 28, 2023
Lake George awarded $10M as part of state’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative – The Saratogian – December 28, 2023
Activists: 'Big Oil' should pay for climate change damage in New York – Times Union – December 28, 2023
2023 Explored: Energy in the Adirondacks – Adirondack Explorer – December 29, 2023
States Will Need Millions to Protect Affected Wetlands – Governing – December 29, 2023
The Fascinating Phenomenon of Trees Fusing Together in New York – WNBF – December 29, 2023
Phase 1 of rail trail officially opens between Saranac Lake, Lake Placid – Daily Sentinel – December 30, 2023
2023 Explored: Adirondack Park Agency – Adirondack Explorer – December 30, 2023
$25 million available through NYSERDA program – Adirondack Almanack – December 30, 2023
Beauty of Mother Nature: Ice Volcano Forms Every Winter at New York State Park – WPDH – December 31, 2023
2023 Explored: Looking ahead – Adirondack Explorer – January 1, 2024
Letter: Pass the NY HEAT Act; it makes sense for everyone – Buffalo News – January 1, 2024
What’s on the legislative agenda? – Adirondack Explorer – January 2, 2024
The Regulation of Air Pollution That Crosses State Borders – Colombia Climate School – January 2, 2024
Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout – Cornell Chronicle – January 2, 2024
New York state takes steps to protect animals – Niagara Frontier Publications – January 2, 2024
Everyone wins on ‘birds and bees’ deal – POLITICO – January 2, 2024
NY’s Green Amendment is a useless tool for enforcing odor rules at High Acres Landfill, AG James argues – Finger Lakes 1 – January 2, 2024
New York Power Authority issues RFI on renewable energy development opportunities in NYS – Niagar Frontier Publications – January 2, 2024
Hinchey, Kelles Bill to Create Agrivoltaics Research Program at Cornell Signed into Law – Morning AgClips – January 2, 2024
FERC Approves Incentives for NY OSW Transmission – RTO Insider – January 2, 2024
Stec outlines 2024 legislative priorities – The Sun – January 3, 2024
DEC Seeks Input on Proposal to Further Protect Freshwater Wetlands – DEC – January 3, 2024
New York drafts guidance for meeting renewable energy goals in disadvantaged communities – Solar Power World – January 3, 2024
[AC] Hochul signs Birds and Bees Protection Act – Adirondack Explorer – January 4, 2024
Trying to keep cool, Northeast cities sweated out 2023 – Cornell Chronicle – January 4, 2024
DEC Seeks Public Comment on Big Moose Tract RMP – Adirondack Almanack – January 4 , 2024
New York announces registration details for popular sleepaway summer camp program – Silive – January 4, 2024
10 Reasons Why Road Salt For Winter Ice Is A Terrible Idea – Slash Gear – January 5, 2024
State agencies to meet with Petersburgh residents on PFAS pollution – Times Union – January 5, 2024