Environment
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Western New York Industrial plant guilty of criminal pollution
In a case similar to the movie Erin Brokovich, a federal jury convicted Tonawanda Coke Corp. and a top executive of illegal air and ground pollution and trying to hide the violations from a citizens action group and regulators. They face millions of dollars in fines and imprisonment.
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Ecological-damage settlement
Decades of pollution to the St. Lawrence River and St. Regis Mohawk Reservation caused by the Alcoa, Reynolds and GM plants in Massena will be addressed through $20 million agreement reached Wednesday.
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Survey: Erosion, flooding critical Boquet issues
At its annual meeting, BRASS reviewed accomplishments, elected a new board, discussed goals.
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Water leaks waste energy, resources
The Lake Champlain Committee is encouraging people to check for leaks, use energy-efficient hardware.
- Invasive-species program cited Partnership links state agencies, green groups and volunteers to protect environment.
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Still time to weigh in on flood-study options
March 18 is the deadline for comments on three options to study Lake Champlain and Richelieu River flooding.
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PSU professor studies international climate negotiations
When it comes to reducing carbon emissions in the United States, according to Dr. Lauren Eastwood, the most progress seems to be happening on regional and local levels.
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Project begins to bring natural gas to IP
International Paper is hoping to reduce its energy costs at the plant by almost half.
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Lewis Family Farm sells two parcels for preservation
Champlain Area Trails to use land as wildlife corridor with new connector trail from Split Rock to Coon Mountain.
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Adirondack Council hires director
Raul "Rocci" Aguirre is a former National Parks ranger, Trout Unlimited conservationist.
- More Environment Headlines
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Solar-powered plane energizes industry
Bloomberg To Push Eco-Friendly Initiatives in Final State of the City Address
Robots Go Solar
Sweden Importing Trash from Other Countries After Recycling Efforts So Successful
France launches environment consultation programme
Golf Courses Taking Steps to Preserve Water
Recycle Mania
London 2012: Greenest games ever?
Kenya flower farms go green to beat economic crisis
Europe to back green energy at Rio summit
Energy Efficient Lights At UC Davis
White roofs, cool city
Conservation is music to his ears
How to Turn Waste Into Energy
Going Green With Plug In Electric Cars at the Auto Show
Compostable utensils: Not quite what they claim to be
Ford going green with U.S.-grown crops
Reducing your home's carbon footprint
Architecture of the Future: Breathing Buildings
Solyndra asks to auction off factory
