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Media Advisory for Friday, Dec. 1
Media Advisory for Friday, Dec. 1 – NYDEC November 30, 2023 DEC to Hold Recreational Milestone Announcement
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Internal Doc Reveals US’ Troubling Climate Summit Plans
The United States and the European Union (EU) are usually close allies at the world’s annual climate negotiations — but according to internal documents obtained by The Lever, tensions have arisen between the two blocs in the run-up to this year’s summit. As world leaders head to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, this week, the U.S.…
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COP28: Nature is Part of the Solution
Racing to Document the Flora of Rondônia The Brazilian state of Rondônia is one of the most biodiverse areas of the Amazon with a wide range of habitat types and topography, but its flora is among the least documented and is under increasing threat from agricultural development, forest fires, and more. NYBG’s Douglas Daly, Ph.D.,…
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The POCD Survey: A Chance To Weigh In On Newtown’s Future
Published: Nov 30, 2023 02:04 PM The Town of Newtown has announced that work will once again begin on a “comprehensive update to its Plan of Conservation and Development,” according to a press release issued November 20. This news heralds an extended planning process for Newtown’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), which is scheduled…
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The POCD Survey: A Chance To Weigh In On Newtown’s Future
Published: Nov 30, 2023 02:04 PM The Town of Newtown has announced that work will once again begin on a “comprehensive update to its Plan of Conservation and Development,” according to a press release issued November 20. This news heralds an extended planning process for Newtown’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), which is scheduled…
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Bill seeks to relax forest management practices
The Recorder – Bill seeks to relax forest management practices News > Local <span class="lightgalleryimg" data-src="/getattachment/6c24dddd-71a1-49c2-8f10-91a47b628535/PublicLogginHearing-ph01" data-sub-html="Bill Stubblefield of Wendell, center, gives a tour of the Montague Plains Wildlife Management area in August to argue against the state’s forest management practices. Stubblefield testified on Wednesday in favor of bill H.4150 that aims to change forest…
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Expedited Renewable Energy Solicitations Launched As Part of Governor Hochul’s 10-Point Action Plan
Proposals for Offshore Wind and Land-Based Renewable Projects Due in January 2024 November 30, 2023 The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the launch of expedited renewable energy solicitations as part of New York’s 10-Point Action Plan to bolster the State’s growing large-scale renewable industry. Final proposals for both offshore wind…
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DEC announces start of construction at Zoar Valley Unique Area
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the start of construction on a new, accessible trail at the Zoar Valley Unique Area in northern Cattaraugus County. Construction activities and planned improvements are part of a two-phase project that will begin this month with an anticipated completion and full re-opening to the…
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Nearly $16 million awarded to help state farms address climate change impacts
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced nearly $16 million is being awarded through Round 7 of the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to help 116 farms across the state address the impacts of climate change. According to a news release from the governor’s office, the Climate Resilient Farming Program is a part of the…
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At COP28 & beyond, fair carbon markets must be part of the climate finance solution (commentary)
As COP28 gets underway, carbon markets and credits are under fire due to claims about corporate greenwashing and convoluted carbon accounting metrics. At the same time, political will and climate finance remain in short supply, hindering progress toward reaching global climate goals. A new op-ed argues that fair carbon pricing and equitable, transparent carbon markets…