NY: Oceans
NY Indigenous women use seaweed to conserve shellfish
By Alexandra Talty for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for New York News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
Backers of offshore wind tout good jobs, fossil fuel independence
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy wants the state's Board of Public Utilities to initiate more bids for offshore wind projects in the New Year. The move …
Will big oil companies cover climate change costs in NY?
Some state and local lawmakers are on a long list calling on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to require big oil companies to help offset the costs of …
NY/NJ Offshore Wind Farms Grow Job Opportunities
Offshore wind in New York and New Jersey is becoming a large contributor to job growth. New York's offshore wind investments are slated to create …
NY/NJ Offshore Wind Farms Hit by Misinformation
Misinformation about the effects of offshore wind turbines on marine life could derail offshore wind farm projects in New York and New Jersey…
NY Offshore-Wind Experts Look Ahead to 2023
New York has seen growth in offshore wind investments, which advocates hope will continue into the new year. In 2022, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $…
Elected Officials Seeking More Offshore Wind Farms
Offshore wind is becoming an increasingly popular way for coastal communities to hit their carbon-neutral goals. According to a report from the U.S…
New Bill Allocates Funds for NY's Coastal Resilience Measures
The Inflation Reduction Act, newly passed by the U.S. Senate, allocates $369 Billion to fight climate change, and appropriates funds specifically for …
NY Communities Still Face Flood Damages, Call for Bipartisan Climate Bill
The Atlantic hurricane season typically runs from June to October, and environmental groups are urging Congress to advance a bill which would require …
Environmental Groups Seek Funding for NY Coastal Resilience
NEW YORK -- Environmental groups across the U.S. are asking Congress for money in the next infrastructure package to curb the negative effects of …
Island Wildlife Haven Saved from Public Sale
NEW YORK -- An island in Long Island Sound with hundreds of acres untouched for 70 years has been saved from the auction block. Plum Island is the …
Supporting Oyster Harvests, Restoring Reefs
NEW YORK -- The COVID pandemic has practically wiped out the market for fresh oysters, but conservationists are helping out by buying up their …