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A dolphin that was trapped in Mill River in East Rockaway for many weeks was found dead in Far Rockaway, Queens.

A dolphin that was trapped in East Rockaway’s Mill River for weeks was discovered dead, according to the NY Marine Rescue Center. The cause of death is unknown. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/17/20

Christa Farmer, a Hofstra University professor, discussed the science behind climate change on Long Island.

GOSR, Hofstra offer coastal sustainability seminars

Hofstra University and the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery are partnering to provide environmental education to Long Island communities through a certification program. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/20/20

Kudos to Nassau for signing climate pledge

At the Herald, we like to give credit where credit is due. In our Nov. 8-14 editorial, “Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge,” we called on County Executive Laura Curran . . . more

1/17/20

In 2020, let’s resolve to save L.I.’s aquifers

In January 2018, officials in Cape Town, South Africa, issued a dire warning: In three months, the city of 4 million people would run out of water unless urgent conservation action was taken. The city was fast counting down to what officials called “Day Zero.” more

1/3/20

It’s time to prioritize our drinking water

As federal officials propose rolling back water protection regulations, Long Island is struggling to find a solution to the problem of its increasingly contaminated drinking water supply. more

11/15/19

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

A sad ‘Fable for Tomorrow’ becomes reality

Upon hearing the news, my thoughts immediately turned to Chapter One of Rachel Carson’s famed 1962 book “Silent Spring,” which is said to have singlehandedly launched the environmental movement in the United States. more

10/25/19

At a rally on Aug. 7, Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach called on state officials, the Department of Environmental Conservation and National Grid to reach an agreement that would end a gas moratorium that has kept new businesses from opening in the village.

Rally in Lynbrook presses National Grid, DEC and elected officials on natural gas moratorium

Standing on a platform under the Long Island Rail Road trestle at Atlantic and Stauderman avenues, flanked by several business owners and elected officials, Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach decried a natural-gas moratorium that he said is hurting Lynbrook businesses. more

By Mike Smollins | 8/15/19

An audit filed with the state Public Service Commission faults New York American Water’s longer billing season and lack of communication for the higher water bills last summer.

Audit blames NYAW for high bills

A lack of communication coupled with a longer-than-average billing period contributed to the shock that New York American Water customers had when they opened their bills last year, according to an audit that the state Public Service Commission accepted on July 11. more

By Melissa Koenig | 7/18/19

At the Lynbrook village board meeting on June 17, Mayor Alan Beach said that several new businesses could not open because National Grid is refusing to offer them gas service until a new pipeline is built.

National Grid's moratorium keeping Lynbrook businesses from opening

A National Grid moratorium on new applications for natural-gas service is hindering several new businesses from opening in Lynbrook, according to officials. more

6/27/19

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