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EPA Mandates New Herbicide Management Rules

Farmers must follow new requirements for runoff, erosion, and drift control to protect endangered species

USDA Settles With Farmers, Groups Over Purged Climate Websites

The agency will keep climate risk tools online and send data sets to advocacy groups.

Bald Eagle Rescued From Ice Chunk in Hudson River

New York City police officers save injured bird and take it to rehabilitation center.

Direct Air Carbon Capture Technology Market Size to Hit USD 9.10 Billion by 2032

Maximize Market Research report highlights rapid growth and innovation in the direct air carbon capture industry

NYPD Rescues Injured Bald Eagle Floating on Hudson River Ice

The dramatic rescue operation was captured on bodycam video.

NY Attorney General Allocates $1.1M for Climate-Smart Agriculture

Funding will support Cornell's soil health program to help farmers adapt to climate change and reduce emissions.

Bitcoin's Carbon Footprint Equals That of a Country

Crypto network's energy use and emissions on par with the Czech Republic, report finds

Bald Eagles Flock to Hudson River in Westchester County

Nature lovers and photographers delight in seeing the majestic birds of prey during their annual winter migration.

Carbon Direct Releases 2026 State of the Voluntary Carbon Market Report

Report finds critical inflection point for carbon dioxide removal market as buyer hesitation threatens to strand essential projects

Invasive Spotted Lanternflies Thrive in US Urban Areas

Scientists uncover how the insects adapted to urban environments in their native China, allowing them to rapidly spread across the Northeast US.

Invasive Spotted Lanternflies Thrive in US Urban Areas

Scientists uncover how the Asian pest adapted to cities, enabling rapid spread across Northeast

Invasive Spotted Lanternflies Thrive in US

Genomic analysis reveals how the insects adapted to urban environments in their native China, enabling rapid spread across Northeast US

Town of Monroe to Become Climate Smart Community

New York State program helps local governments reduce emissions and adapt to climate change.

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