Environment

Repairs in Kerhonkson Highlight Water Infrastructure Problems

While not as bad as other rural water districts across America, some of the region’s local water systems are degrading.

A multimillion-dollar repair project in the Ulster County hamlet of Kerhonkson, NY spotlights the quiet water infrastructure crisis that upstate New York, and much of the country, is headed toward.

By Chronogram Staff Mar 11, 2020

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How Tourists Can Protect Endangered Species in the Hudson Valley

Whether you’re hiking, fishing or just driving through our lush region, these are some simple things you can do to protect the plants and animals of the Hudson Valley during your visit.

By Chronogram Staff Feb 4, 2020

Tags: endangered species ecotourism hiking fishing plants ecosystem alism Web Only

How Homeowners Can Protect Endangered Species in the Hudson Valley

For Hudson Valley residents, making your backyard more wild and taking other simple actions can protect our birds, bees, bats and trees.

By Chronogram Staff Feb 4, 2020

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Hudson Valley: A 2020 Battleground for Climate Action

Will New York be at the forefront of sustainable energy? Or will the state preach sustainability while strengthening its reliance on fossil fuels behind the scenes? All eyes are on the new natural-gas-burning Cricket Valley Energy Center.

By Chronogram Staff Feb 4, 2020

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Tusten Takes a Big Step to Lower Its Carbon Footprint

A Sullivan County Town Leads the Way Toward Greener Farming

The tiny town in Sullivan County will be the first municipality in the United States with a solar-powered process to convert plant and animal waste into energy.

By Chronogram Staff Feb 4, 2020

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With Their Powers Combined (Sponsored)

Clarkson Teams Up with SUNY ESF for Healthier NYS Waterways

Clarkson University, in partnership with SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), is raising funds to expand the research and education facilities at the Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries on Denning’s Point as part of their work as a New York State Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions.

By Clarkson University Nov 16, 2019

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Sen. Metzger and Local Activists React as State Moves Forward with Ambitious Climate Bill

The basics on the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA)

The Hudson Valley’s Senator Jen Metzger helped lead the charge in the campaigh to pass the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) in the State Senate and Assembly. Described as one of the most ambitious pieces of climate legislation in the country, CLCPA aims to allow the state to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

By Max Freebern Jun 20, 2019

Tags: CLCPA the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Sen. Jen Metzger New York State Assembly New York State Senate Climate Change Climate Action solar and electrical energy net zero carbon emissions Web Only Web Only Web Only

The Hudson River: 9 Alternative Facts

Mikhail Horowitz pokes fun with these 9 farcical facts about the Hudson River, its history, and the surrounding area.

By Mikhail Horowitz Apr 1, 2019

Tags: Hudson River

The Environmental Cost of Using Road Salt

Although road salt has become nearly ubiquitous in winter road management, nationwide, it poses an increasing threat to drinking water for humans as it runs off roads into local waterways.

By Chronogram Staff Mar 1, 2019

Tags: road salt winter runoff contamination waterways skaled