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Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge

The greatest long-term threat to Nassau County may not be property taxes. It’s likely the climate crisis. That’s why we were surprised that the county hasn’t signed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge. more

11/8/19

On offshore wind power, let’s not get blown over

My column two weeks ago generated significant interest and input on New York’s proposed offshore wind power projects and their potential negative effects on Long Island’s commercial fishing industry. That led me to dig further into the subject. more

11/1/19

On energy, U.S. should develop all sources

In a little-reported but major milestone, the United States recently became the No. 1 oil producer in the world. Despite the usual outcries of naysayers and enviro-alarmists . . . more

8/9/19

Dozens of environmental activists, joined by City Councilwoman Anissa Moore, took to the boardwalk last Sunday to call on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other elected officials to stop the plan to build a natural gas pipeline from New York Harbor to New Jersey that they said would pose a threat to coastal communities.

Protesters rally to stop pipeline

Dozens of people rallied on the boardwalk last Sunday to protest the “Williams Pipeline,” calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other elected officials to halt plans to construct a natural gas … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/3/19

John Keating, manager of economic development for PSEG Long Island, left, and Linda Herman, economic development specialist at PSEG, far right, presented Baked by the Ocean owner Catherine Schimenti with a $25,000 check for building her business with energy efficient equipment.

PSEG awards grant to Baked by the Ocean

PSEG Long Island presented a check to the owner of a new bakery in the West End for building her business with energy efficient equipment in a longtime-vacant space. Catherine Schimenti, the … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/27/18

ENERGY DRINKS AND DENTAL HEALTH

Are energy drinks bad for your teeth? Many of our patients at Alina Bergan D.D.S ask us this question, so here’s the scoop.Energy drinks have been on the rise, taking up more and more space on … more

Dr. Alina Bergan, DDS | 2/19/18

Representatives from National Grid, Global Green and SunPower by EmPower Solar gathered with Long Beach officials to announce the energy upgrades of the Martin Luther King Center on Oct. 26.

MLK Center goes solar

The Long Beach Martin Luther King Center has upgraded its energy system so it can provide light, heat and electricity to residents during future storms and emergencies. The $130,000 project was … more

By Bridget Downes | 11/2/17

The Long Island Association, in conjunction with Stony Brook University's Advanced Energy Research Center, the Gershow Recycling Corporation and Deepwater Wind, hosted a tour last Wednesday of the wind farm recently constructed three miles off the Block Island coastline. At center, in yellow, was LIA Board of Directors member Katherine Heaviside.

The future is blowing in the wind

New York officials say they hope to generate half of the state’s power from renewable sources by 2030. To meet this goal, officials are looking to the recently constructed Block Island offshore wind farm as a model for how renewable energy can power whole communities. more

By Tyler Marko | 10/10/17

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority representatives Doreen Harris and Greg Matzak spoke to residents about the state’s plans to develop wind farm sites off Long Island’s South Shore.

State launches public hearings on site of offshore wind farm

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority launched a series of public meetings at the Long Beach Public Library on July 11 as part of an outreach effort as the state moves forward … more

By Bridget Downes | 7/20/17

Hundreds of people gathered on the Long Beach boardwalk on Saturday to protest President Trump’s environmental policies and promote awareness of climate change. The march coincided with similar protests around the country, including one in Washington, D.C.

Hundreds walk in L.B. climate march

Hundreds of people gathered on the Long Beach boardwalk on Saturday to walk in a climate march to protest the Trump administration’s environmental policies, to spread awareness of climate change … more

By Bridget Downes | 5/8/17

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