January 2009 News

Report to Detail, Address Coastal Pollution in NY - NYTimes.com ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Faced with more beaches closures, depleted shellfish beds and sharply reduced commercial fisheries, New York is poised to act against a rising tide of unhealthy coastal waters. Officials were scheduled to release a plan Thursday to exploit state jurisdiction over waters extending three miles from the coast to reverse what critics call years of federal inaction, in hopes of reviving fisheries, protecting beaches and restoring the economy. (Jan 29, 09) The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
Health Department Kicks Off Poster Contest to Teach Kids About Skin Cancer ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 29, 2009) – The New York State Department of Health is partnering with the SHADE Foundation to kick off the Annual "SunWise with SHADE" National Poster Contest. Each year, New York receives more than 2,100 reports of melanoma, a form of cancer that can be fatal. The SHADE Foundation, a non-profit group dedicated to skin cancer prevention, works with the state Department of Health to raise awareness in elementary school children about skin cancer. (Jan 30, 09) New York State Department of Health
Join the bird count Bird and nature fans throughout North America are invited to join tens of thousands of bird watchers for the 12th annual Great Backyard Bird Count Feb. 13 to 16. A joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society, this free event is an opportunity for families, students, and people of all ages to discover the wonders of nature in backyards, schoolyards, and local parks, and, at the same time, make an important contribution to conservation. (Jan 28, 09) http://www.cgazette.com/favicon.ico
A no-kill rescue shelter in Wayne County needs the public's help to keep helping animals in need. (Jan 30, 09) R News: As It Happens, Where It Happens
$90M water site loan OK'd | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Monroe County lawmakers on Wednesday voted to allow the county Water Authority to borrow $90 million for a new east-side water facility. (Jan 30, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
www.News10NBC.com - Digital conversion date will remain February 17 The date will remain as the day for the transition from analog to digital television broadcasting. Despite the wishes of the Obama administration, the house defeated the bill that would have pushed back the transition until June. The transition date will remain February 17. (Jan 29, 09) www.News10NBC.com - Rochester, NY News, Weather, Sports, Health, Investigative, Entertainment
The Thinkers: Pitt expert's work targets pesticides' ecological risks Next to Pymatuning Reservoir in northwestern Pennsylvania are 700 water-filled tanks that may provide the answer to just how risky pesticides are to the environment and human health. The tanks are filled with tadpoles, and University of Pittsburgh ecologist Rick Relyea has used them over the past several years to show how lethal many of the most commonly used pesticides are, even in concentrations below allowable levels. (Jan 26, 09) Post-Gazette NOW
U of R Study: Toxic Plastic Ingredient Lingers in Body A harmful ingredient in plastic lingers in the body longer than previously thought. Researchers say bisphenol A, or BPA, may be turning up in more food, household dust or even tap water. The chemical seems to be making its way into more bodies and insinuating itself more permanently. (Jan 28 09) http://rochesterhomepage.net/
SENATE FINANCE PANEL ADOPTS BIPARTISAN MEASURE TO DOUBLE TAX BENEFITS FOR BUS, SUBWAY RIDERS AS PART OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY PACKAGE Federal Mass Transit Tax Break Right Now Only Covers $120 Worth of Commuting Costs Per Month, Less than Half As Much as the Benefit Given to Drivers Disparity Shows Absolutely Backwards Priorities In Modern Age Of Conservation And With Nation's Crippling Dependence On Foreign Oil Plan Equalizes the Two Benefits and Takes Away the Incentive to Drive - Takes Cars Off the Road and Puts Money Back in Commuters' Pockets WASHINGTON, DC—With record numbers of commuters nationwide turning to mass transit, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY)—joined by Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA) and 11 additional co-sponsors—announced Tuesday that their mass transit tax break has been included in the Senate version of the economic recovery package. (Jan 27, 09) Senator Charles E. Schumer
SENATORS CALL FOR INVESTMENT OF $5 BILLION TO HELP TOWNS MODERNIZE OUTDATED SEWAGE SYSTEMS U.S. Communities Need to Renovate "Combined Sewage Overflow" Systems, Which Dump One Billion Gallons of Raw Sewage Each Year into Waterways WASHINGTON, D.C.—As Congress and the Obama administration craft an economic recovery package, a group of seven U.S. Senators called for $5 billion this week to help communities renovate outdated “combined sewage overflow” (CSO) systems. The group included Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Russ Feingold (D-WI), Carl Levin (D-MI), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR). (Jan 23, 09) Senator Charles E. Schumer
Dog attacks prompt cities to look at pit bull bans : 24 Hour Breaking News : The Buffalo News The controversy in the Milwaukee suburb of West Allis exemplifies the struggle communities nationwide face in trying to address dog attacks. Some have banned pit bulls - a broad term that covers several breeds - and other breeds they consider most dangerous. But other communities are trying to "punish the deed, not the breed" with ordinances focusing on dogs with violent histories. (Jan 26, 09) The Buffalo News
Proper Disposal of Household Prescriptions and Over-the-Counter Drugs - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Do NOT flush or pour unwanted, unused or expired medications down the drain. This includes expired and unused prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs. - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Testing Homes for Radon Is Inexpensive - And Could Prevent Lung Cancer Governor Paterson Proclaims January as Radon Action Month ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 20, 2009) – Along with Governor Paterson's proclamation of January as Radon Action Month, State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., today reminded New Yorkers about the importance of testing their homes for radon. Testing for radon is simple and inexpensive, and is a precaution everyone should take. According to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest of all cancers. From the time of diagnosis, the five-year mortality rate for people with lung cancer is approximately 80 percent to 85 percent. Radon is responsible for over 20,000 lung cancer deaths annually. (Jan 20) New York State Department of Health
Lake Erie wind turbine opposition mounts - Leamington Post - Ontario, CAThe opposition to fight against any wind generating turbines in Lake Erie is beginning to mount. “we thought this battle was behind us.. We’re not fighting wind turbines, we’re fighting this location,” Leamington council was told Monday night. (Jan 22, 09) Leamington Post - Ontario, CA
Developers abusing NY brownfields program, critics allege | pressconnects.com | Press & Sun-Bulletin ALBANY -- What state officials view as a loophole in a program to give tax credits to developers who clean up polluted sites for reuse is threatening to scuttle the program and hamper efforts to redevelop abandoned urban sites, critics say. (Jan 20, 09) pressconnects.com | Press & Sun-Bulletin | Binghamton news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Binghamton, New York
Bill to delay DTV transition until June supported by Schumer WASHINGTON - As thousands of New York State households, including thousands of elderly residents, remain in danger of being left without access to broadcast television as the analog-to-digital television switch deadline nears, Senator Schumer Wednesday pushed a bill led by Senator Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) in the Senate that would delay the transition until June of 2009. (Jan 22, 09) New York State News on the Net!
BROOKS ANNOUNCES PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE COLLECTION Free collection Saturday on East Henrietta Road County Executive Maggie Brooks today announced that the Monroe County Department of Environmental Services (DES), Sheriff’s Office, Wegmans Food Markets, Covanta Niagara and the Center for Environmental Information have partnered to hold “Check, Collect, Control” - a free pharmaceutical waste collection Saturday, January 24th, 2008 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The collection will be held at the --( Jan 22, 09) http://www.monroecounty.gov/files/Communications/rx_collection_1.24.pdf
Monroe offers prescription drug disposal service | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle As Monroe County prepares for another collection of unwanted consumer medicine, officials say the free drop-off service should become a regular fixture in the community. (Jan 22, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
5¢ deposits on more bottles likely | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — A key Senate Democrat is backing the expansion of the bottle bill, which most likely means that before the summer, New Yorkers will be paying nickel deposits on water, juice and sports-drink cans and bottles as well as on the beer and soda containers they're paying now. (Jan 22, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Farmers' markets open for the winter in New York State ALBANY - New York State Agriculture Commissioner Patrick Hooker is encouraging consumers to seek out local produce and other New York produced foods at farmers' markets, even during these cold winter months. There are nearly 50 winter farmers' markets throughout the State that have moved their operations inside for the winter, while still offering locally produced goods. (Jan 19, 09) New York State News on the Net!
Testing Homes for Radon Is Inexpensive - And Could Prevent Lung Cancer Governor Paterson Proclaims January as Radon Action Month ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 20, 2009) – Along with Governor Paterson's proclamation of January as Radon Action Month, State Health Commissioner Richard F. Daines, M.D., today reminded New Yorkers about the importance of testing their homes for radon. Testing for radon is simple and inexpensive, and is a precaution everyone should take. According to the federal Environmental Protection Agency, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest of all cancers. From the time of diagnosis, the five-year mortality rate for people with lung cancer is approximately 80 percent to 85 percent. Radon is responsible for over 20,000 lung cancer deaths annually. (Jan 20, 09) New York State Department of Health
Irondequoit to discuss wind tower rules | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Irondequoit Town Board members tonight will hold a hearing related to wind towers. Officials are considering adopting legislation that would fill a gap in the town's zoning code, which does not address wind power, said Supervisor Mary Ellen Heyman. (Jan 20, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
DEC Budget Information - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation DEC professionals work across New York State on a wide variety of initiatives. Through 18 divisions and nine regional offices, DEC maintains over 1,900 facilities and manages more than 4.4 million acres of land. The agency is also responsible for enforcing the entire realm of state environmental laws and a multitude of federal laws and regulations. To carry out this mission, the agency receives state and federal funding. (Jan 13, 09) New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO, NINE-STATE COALITION ANNOUNCE SETTLEMENT WITH EPA TO CUT TOXIC MERCURY AIR POLLUTION FROM CEMENT PLANTS Cuomo Reaches Settlement with EPA to Enforce Requirements of Clean Air Act ~ New Limits Expected to Cut Mercury Air Pollution from New York’s 3 Portland Cement Plants, Source of 20 Percent of All Mercury Emitted in the Stat (Jan 19, 09) HOME - OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREW M. CUOMO
Attorney general, nine-state coalition settle with EPA to cut toxic mercury air pollution from cement plants ALBANY - Attorney General Andrew Cuomo announced that his office, leading a nine state coalition, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requiring new limits on the amount of mercury and other toxic pollutants that cement plants can discharge. (Jan 20, 09) New York State News on the Net!
Recession crinkles cardboard recycling : Business : The Buffalo News Impacts of the recession are cropping up in surprising places all over Western New York — even in retailers’ recycling bins. For a long while, stores were making a tidy profit selling their used cardboard cartons to recycling facilities. Now, recycling profits have dwindled, disappeared or even become another drain on the bottom line. (Jan 18, 09) The Buffalo News
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count ITHACA - Bird and nature fans throughout North America are invited to join tens of thousands of bird watchers for the 12th annual Great Backyard Bird Count, February 13-16. A joint project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society, this free event is an opportunity for families, students, and people of all ages to discover the wonders of nature in backyards, schoolyards, and local parks, and, at the same time, make an important contribution to conservation. (Jan 19, 09) New York State News on the Net!
Brighton rejects tree-chopping proposal | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle At a meeting Wednesday night, the Brighton Town Board voted down a proposed Tree Law amendment that would allow trees to be cut down on town property without a public hearing. (Jan 19, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Ottawa to examine economic impact of climate change Environment Canada project; Study would have to capture the diversity of the country's regions, department says The Harper government is planning to take a detailed look at the economic impact of a changing climate in Canada, Canwest News Service has learned. Environment Canada is accepting bids for the new research project after posting its terms of reference for the study last week. (Jan 13, 09) Montreal Gazette
Report: Great Lakes windmills present challenges -- chicagotribune.com MADISON, Wis. - A new report says it's feasible to place energy-generating wind turbines in the Great Lakes, but little data exists on wind speeds and electricity they deliver would be pricey. (Jan 15, 09) Chicago News, Weather, Sports and Politics -- ChicagoTribune.com -- chicagotribune.com
Great Lakes rivers have dried up before Rivers that connect the Great Lakes have dried up completely through climate warming in the fairly recent past, say scientists who warn this could happen again in this century. (Jan 16, 09) The Windsor Star
High-speed rail is back on state lawmakers' agenda | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle High-speed rail across New York state, the subject of serious discussions and those less so since the early 1990s, is back again on lawmakers' agenda. (Jan 17, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth | Democrat and Chronicle
Community leaders seeking stimulus for Rochester region | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle For example, the group said the Institute for Sustainability could eventually create 6,000 new jobs and make Rochester a hub of environmental and high-tech jobs. (Jan 17, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth | Democrat and Chronicle
Winds of Change Progressive energy, transit and economic ideas in Ohio look for boost from President Obama’s stimulus plan - As the Age of Barack Obama begins Tuesday with his inauguration as our 44th president, Ohio finds itself tilting at windmills in its quest to reach for the kind of energy-efficient, sustainable, economically healthy future that he believes will get the country out of its calamitous recession. (Jan 14, 09) CityBeat
ENERGY: Hamlin wind fight continues - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Hamlin's wind-tower law has been struck down by a judge. State Supreme Court Justice David M. Barry issued the decision on January 5 in a lawsuit brought by the Hamlin Preservation Group. At the core of his decision is the town's environmental review; the Town Board said that the law would not have a significant effect on the environment. Town officials "identified the relevant areas of environmental concern," Barry wrote, but the board "did not take a hard look at them nor did the board set forth a reasoned elaboration for its determination." (Jan 12, 09) Rochester City Newspaper
ENERGY: Small wind, big picture - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper Irondequoit residents and businesses may soon be able to harness the power of the wind to produce their own electricity. The Town Board is considering an ordinance that would allow both groups to install small wind towers on their properties. The proposed law limits tower height to 150 feet from the base of the tower to the tip of the turbine blades, as well as electrical output - industrial wind towers are more than twice as big and generate far more power. (Jan 14, 08) Rochester City Newspaper
Over half of New York State’s birds have seen dramatic population changes since 1980 ITHACA - A new atlas on the birds of New York reveals that during the past two decades over half of New York State’s bird populations have seen dramatic changes in their distributions, with 70 species experiencing significant increases, 58 species experiencing serious declines, and 125 species maintaining relative stability. (Jan 15, 09) New York State News on the Net!
DRAFT 2009 Open Space Conservation Plan - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Public comment is encouraged and will be accepted from January 7, 2009 through 4:45 PM, February 27, 2009 - Region 8 - Western Finger Lakes January 21 Avon, NY NYS DEC Headquarters 6274 East Avon-Lima Road - The DRAFT 2009 Open Space Conservation Plan is now available for public comment. We encourage you to review this draft Plan and provide comments, so that the final Plan submitted to Governor Paterson later this year represents the best strategy for how our State, our partners and we, as citizens, should move forward to conserve our common outdoor heritage. New Plan Identifies Conservation Priorities The newly revised document demonstrates our state's renewed commitment to plan, prioritize, and enable citizen and government actions to conserve vital and threatened open spaces. The plan provides attainable priorities to coordinate and focus our many efforts. We urge you to read the plan and discover how open space conservation can be used to respond to climate change, foster green, healthy communities, connect people to nature and recreation, and safeguard & enhance our state's unique natural & cultural heritage. - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
NYS Plastic Bag Reduction - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Effective January 1, 2009, a new statewide law requires certain retail and grocery stores to set up a plastic carry out bag recycling program for their customers. Stores with 10,000 square feet or more of retail space and chains which operate five or more stores with greater than 5,000 square feet of retail space, and which provide plastic carry out bags to customers, are required to comply with the law. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
NEW YORK MISSING OUT ON MILLIONS IN POLLUTION PENALTIES Green watchdog calls on governor to fix budget proposal, make polluters pay (ALBANY, NY)—Environmental Advocates of New York is calling on Governor David Paterson to amend his budget proposal and stop giving some of the state’s biggest polluters a free ride. (Jan 12, 09) Environmental Advocates of New York
Hardy crops of winter vegetables continue to be in demand at Rochester-area markets | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle "The local foods movement has added a new dimension to the marketplace for farmers, and farmers are scrambling to catch up. There is more demand than there is supply," says Robert Hadad, a Cornell Vegetable Program specialist. (Jan 13, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth | Democrat and Chronicle
Luring Green-Tech Firms to Rochester - 13WHAM.com (Rochester, N.Y.) – When the Greater Rochester Enterprise wants to show off the area’s “green-tech” firms, it takes visitors to the General Motors fuel cell plant in Honeoye Falls. (Jan 14, 09) - 13WHAM.com
Fuel Cell Happiness - 13WHAM.com (Honeoye Falls, N.Y.) - Scientists at General Motors fuel cell plant regularly test hydrogen fuel cells inside a freezer, but later this week, they'll be able to simply go outdoors. (Jan 14, 09) - 13WHAM.com
Despite Recession, Lollypop Does Well It's hard to resist these faces, but in a tough economy some pet owners are forced to turn over their animals to shelters. Juneau was dropped off at Lollypop because her owner couldn't afford her anymore. In Rochester, Juneau is the exception. (Jan 13, 09) RochesterHomePage
Governor calls for delay in digital TV transition ALBANY - Governor David Paterson Tuesday announced his support for President-elect Barack Obama’s call for Congress to push back the scheduled transition from analog to digital television broadcasting. (Jan 14, 09) New York State News on the Net!
Green Party of Monroe County: Greens blast EPA lack of preparedness in handling TVA plant's coal ash spill The hazardous waste disaster is evidence that the US should stop using coal to generate electricity, say Greens (Jan 10, 09) Green Party of Monroe County
Bringing polluted property back -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY A prominent Saratoga Springs engineering, architecture and planning firm has added what it calls a "brownfield studio" to its stable of services, betting it can capture a share of a growing market to bring polluted sites back into productive use. (Jan 11, 09)Albany NY News - Times Union - Serving Albany, Saratoga, Schenectady, Troy
Hamlin Supervisor 'Disappointed' With Wind Law Ruling A law that sparked disputes in Hamlin last year is causing more controversy in 2009. A State Supreme Court judge has thrown out the wind energy law that set restrictions for wind turbine developers. (Jan 13, 09) RochesterHomePage
Hamlin to consider new wind tower laws | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle In the wake of a state Supreme Court decision striking down Hamlin's law regulating wind turbines, town officials plan to begin crafting a new law as soon as possible. (Jan 13, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth | Democrat and Chronicle
Christmas trees become mulch for Tinker Nature Center in Henrietta | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle Two and a half weeks after Christmas, the trees were thrown into the wood chipper. On Saturday and Sunday, park officials at the Tinker Nature Center in Henrietta helped local residents dispose of their Christmas trees by grinding them into mulch for the center's walking trails. (Jan 12, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth | Democrat and Chronicle
Wind Farm Law Repealed in Hammond Mother Nature will be the only one blowing wind in Hammond. A law allowing wind farms to be built in the town has been repealed by the Hammond Town Board. (Jan 10, 08) RochesterHomePage
Pharmaceutical Waste Collection Days The first is Saturday, January 24th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The second is March 7th from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. Both will be held at the Monroe County Operations Center at 444 East Henrietta Road. (Jan 09, 09) RochesterHomePage
The Associated Press: More species invasions feared for Great Lakes TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Dozens of foreign species could spread across the Great Lakes in coming years despite policies designed to keep them out, causing significant environmental and economic damage, a federal report says. The National Center for Environmental Assessment issued the warning in a study released this week. It identified 30 nonnative species that pose a medium or high risk of reaching the lakes and 28 others that already have a foothold and could disperse widely. (Jan 8, 09) AP Associated Press
New York Joins 11-state Effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fuels ALBANY – New York and 10 other Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states will cooperate to develop a regional "Low Carbon Fuel Standard" to reduce the carbon concentration in fuels used in vehicles and buildings, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and New York State Energy and Research Development Authority officials announced Tuesday. The 11 states - the 10 members of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative plus Pennsylvania - will work together to create an emissions-performance standard that will eventually provide incentives for energy providers to use low-carbon fuel - which will result in the use of fewer greenhouse gases and aid in the fight against global warming. (Jan 9, 09) New York State News on the Net!
DEVELOPMENT: Ren Square above and below - News Articles - Rochester City Newspaper For all the talk about how Renaissance Square will look to surface-dwellers, not much has been said about its impact below ground. The project's environmental assessment spells out the Main and Clinton site's past history as a Native- American settlement. (Jan 7, 09) Rochester City Newspaper
MAKING NEW YORK MORE ENERGY INDEPENDENT AND ENERGY EFFICIENT - Governor Paterson proposes one of the most aggressive clean energy goals in the country. By 2015, New York will meet 45 percent of its electricity needs through improved energy efficiency and clean renewable energy. (Jan 7, 09) Press Releases -www.ny.gov/governor
IN FIRST STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS, GOVERNOR PATERSON OUTLINES PLAN FOR A STRONGER NEW YORK: TALKS OF CONFRONTING FISCAL CRISIS HEAD ON AND LAYS OUT PROGRESSIVE POLICY AGENDA TO HELP WORKING FAMILIES IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES Sets Goal of 2015 for New York State to Meet 45 Percent of Electricity Needs Through Improved Energy Efficiency and Clean Renewable Energy – One of the Most Ambitious Clean Energy Plans in the Nation (Jan 7, 09) Press Releases -www.ny.gov/governor
State is in “perilous” condition, says Governor - The Governor said New York has the research infrastructure and manufacturing base to develop a battery to power automobiles as a means to preserve the environment. (Jan 8, 09) New York State News on the Net!
Paterson Goes Green in Speech Ordinarily, it's an insult to be called green. But the Governor wouldn't mind. "The future of energy and transportation policies rest on the development of a plug in, hybrid, electronic vehicle,” said Gov. David Paterson. (Jan 7, 09) RochesterHomePage
Canada ready to plug into electric cars: study group Plug-in electric cars can make a breakthrough into the North American market within the next decade as the economy emerges from its current slowdown, says the head of an industry-led panel advising the Harper government. (Jan 4, 09) Montreal Gazette
Earth Day is the theme for Hamlin craft show - In the spirit of Earth Day — yes, it is four months away — staff at Hamlin Beach State Park are looking for artists and crafters with a "green" touch. The park and its supporters from the town of Hamlin and the State University College at Brockport are planning an arts and crafts show from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 25, featuring products made with environmentally friendly materials or that in some way contribute to sustainability. (Jan 07, 09) democratandchronicle.com | Rochester RocEarth | Democrat and Chronicle
The Green Party's holiday gift to the Obama Administration: a plan for environmental action No new coal fired-power plants; no new nuclear power plants; reduce by 90% the mercury emissions of coal-fired power plants by 2012; protect human health and the environment in the disposal of coal-fired power plant wastes ... --from Green Party of Monroe County
Rochester mayor unveils $51 million federal economic recovery package - It also includes more than $1 million toward creating “green jobs” through clean energy and environmental improvements. Those include replacing heating and cooling systems at the Rundel Library and other city buildings with high efficiency equipment; upgrading the city’s street lights with systems that improve lighting and reduce energy usage; water quality improvements at Durand Eastman Beach and revitalizing urban parks. (Jan 5, 09) New York State News on the Net!
N.Y. seeks federal help for sewage systems | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle ALBANY — With many of New York's aging sewage-treatment plants deteriorating, state officials are making a push to have the federal government include a portion of the billions needed for treatment plant improvements in a stimulus package to be debated this month in Congress. (Jan 5, 09) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Don't trash that analog TV: recycle it</b> - 12/31/08 NEWARK: Anticipating the switchover to digital broadcast format in February many consumers will be opting to replace their analog televisions, rather than switching to satellite/cable service or purchasing a signal converter box. Nationwide, this could result in millions of televisions being left at the curb, with the next stop being the landfill. Instead of contributing to the trash problem, join with the Newark Park Presbyterian Church Green Team and recycle that old television. (Dec.31, 09) News Index - Digital Edition Courier-Gazette, Newark NY 14513
Going green pays for Monroe Litho | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle The brochure for Mercedes-Benz's Tele Aid is 20 pages of glossy photos and text describing a subscription information technology service available to drivers. And in a small box on the back page is the feel-good environmental message — the brochure was printed on 10 percent post-consumer recycled paper using wind-generated power. (Jan 3, 09) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
Karen Magnuson: We've expanded newspaper's watchdog team of reporters to shine more light in dark places | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle (Jan 1, 09) Democrat and Chronicle | Rochester news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Rochester, New York
MAYOR DUFFY UNVEILS $51 MILLION FEDERAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY PACKAGE Mayor Robert J. Duffy today unveiled the City’s official request for Federal Economic Recovery funding, reflecting Rochester’s participation in the federal proposal to revive the economy by creating jobs through investments in the nation’s infrastructure and environmental sustainability. “This request will rejuvenate the Rochester economy by creating meaningful jobs,” Mayor Duffy said. “It represents a down payment on our city’s future by accelerating the pace of some of our most significant priorities, which will bring long-term improvements to our quality of life and save money by cutting energy expenses.” Welcome to the City of Rochester

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