Low rainfall was already a challenge for New York farmers. Now, fires are making things even more dangerous.

Don Leopold, an environmental biology professor at SUNY ESF, said the peak foliage time in central New York is usually around October 21.

A rally outside the Future Energy Economy Summit in Syracuse saw dozens of environmentalists advocating against nuclear energy solutions.

Researchers are comparing bark of chestnut trees to oak and other species to see how the bark may insulate against fire.

Outside the New York State Fair, environmental advocates called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation to ban CO2 fracking across the state.

Weeks after the legislative session concluded, advocates hope lawmakers may return to the State Capitol to pass key environmental bills before the end of the year.

Researchers are studying the link between climate change, the increase in tick population and the rise of Lyme disease cases.

Prescribed burns can help lessen the effects of a natural wildfire and also have benefits for restoring vegetation types disappearing from the landscape without the presence of disturbances like fire.

An unusually warm winter has left the Great Lakes all but devoid of ice and sent scientists scrambling to understand the possible consequences as climate change accelerates.

The state’s new solid waste management plan outlines a roadmap to reduce landfilling. But the Seneca Meadows landfill wants to renew its permit and continue operating until 2040.