Environment

A decision by regulators in California has cleared the way for New York to move forward on its goal of requiring all new cars and trucks sold in the state to be zero-emission by 2035, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Thursday.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is reaffirming the state’s commitment to tackling climate change as well as making another plea to voters to back an environmental bond act on the fall ballot.

Environmental groups are pushing regulators to deny renewal of water permits for a power plant along Seneca Lake that’s come under scrutiny for its cryptocurrency-mining operation.

The governor met with the heads of utilities as storm season begins and advocated for a bond act to combat climate change.

State officials are warning residents about the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species from Asia that represents a threat to New York’s agriculture, and especially the wine and grape industry.

A tornado touched down in southern Wyoming County on Thursday morning and it caused some damage.

On Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $38 million is being awarded to New York’s agricultural industry to protect farmland across the state.

Members of Congress are joining with local environmentalists to lobby the EPA, in the hope it will protect the St. Lawrence River and other bodies of water from invasive species.

Projects include upgrading wastewater and sewer systems, reducing water pollution and protecting drinking water from contaminants.

The legislation sets new goals for reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions to 60% of 1990 levels in 2030 and an additional 15% by 2050, and also for achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across New York State’s economy.