New York and Vermont recently passed laws like these, which require energy companies to pay climate damages and will likely face fierce challenges.

the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation announced in a statement Friday. That lake is near the town of Indian Lake, about 60 miles (40 kilometers) south of Lake Placid and west of the Vermont border. “There’s not training manual for ...

The New Y ork State Department of Environmental Conservation, or DEC, recently announced that they have awarded $342,500 to 17 municipalities across the state to purchase zero-emission vehicles as part of the DEC Municipal ZEV Rebate Program.

Vermont environmental officials have released their latest update on efforts to clean up the state’s waterways.

Vermont has a new solid waste plan that the Department of Environmental Conservation says is more proactive and thorough than previous plans. Every five years, Vermont law requires

They say other ways of handling waste are the best way to cut down on how much ends up in the trash heap. Plan goals include throwing less away to begin with, and promoting sustainable materials management like composting and recycling. They also want to cut down the amount of toxic products used.

The rescue happened on Jan. 16 after someone called to report a moose that fell through the ice roughly 200 feet from shore and couldn't get out on its own.

Under the new Plan, outreach is a priority. Web based resources will be proactively available to the public and connections will be made with libraries, schools, municipal offices, businesses, and transfer stations to build better community awareness around waste reduction, recycling, and waste management.

Albany’s rainmakers have found a new way to shower cash into the state’s dwindling coffers. The day after Christmas, Gov. Hochul signed Bill S2129A into law, deputizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to fine fossil fuel companies billions of dollars for past greenhouse gas emissions.

New York has purchased 965.8 acres along the Oswegatchie River in St. Lawrence County, the state Department of Environmental Conservation announced in a news release. The land will be permanently protected and will help connect parts of the Cranberry Lake Wild Forest.

The New York Power Authority ... people living in communities like the South Bronx.” The state’s Department of Environmental Conservation has imposed stringent limits on emissions from ...

Jenny Patterson has been appointed the new executive director of The Lake Champlain Committee. During the summer and fall of 2024, the LCC Board conducted a comprehensive search for a new executive director to carry on the legacy of Lori Fisher,