Energy & Environment

New York lost its groundbreaking civil lawsuit against oil giant Exxon Mobil, on Tuesday.
Energy & Environment
Letitia James loses the fight Against Exxon Mobil
A judge ruled that the state attorney general failed to prove the oil giant defrauded investors.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
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New Yorkers participating in the Global Climate strike this September, 2019.
Energy & Environment
How Democrats will tackle the power puzzle
Climate change isn’t the only energy issue next session.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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New York state lawmakers are ringing in the new year with at least one clear resolution: Cut down on single-use plastics.
Energy & Environment
New York’s war on plastic
Democratic lawmakers are pushing a wave of bills next session as the climate crisis worsens.
By ALEXANDER C. KAUFMAN
Policy
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About 90,000 to 230,000 birds in New York City end up dying each year simply from crashing into buildings.
Energy & Environment
The latest in New York bird law. Yes, that’s a thing.
Lawmakers have stepped up to protect our fine feathered friends.
By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO
Policy
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National Grid van.
Energy & Environment
The pipeline war on Long Island isn’t really over
National Grid ended its gas hook-up moratorium, but the Williams pipeline could still get built.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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A natural gas pipeline being constructed.
Energy & Environment
Three questions that will determine the fate of the Williams Pipeline
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an ultimatum to National Grid. Here’s what happens next.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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A pipeline being built.
Energy & Environment
This is how a fossil fuel pipeline gets approved by New York
It all comes down to Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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A group of protestors gathered outside of a New York City courthouse at the start of a legal case against Exxon Mobile.
Energy & Environment
New York’s lawsuit against Exxon Mobil has begun, here’s what it could mean
The state alleges the oil company lied to the public about the risk climate change poses to the company.
By SARAH SAX
Policy
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Hudson Valley, New York
Energy & Environment
How all the state lawmakers voted on the environment
Who’s a champion of the planet, and who wants to keep mercury in lightbulbs.
By ZACH WILLIAMS
Policy
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Solar panels being installed in Oneonta, New York.
Energy & Environment
New York shows growth in the clean energy industry
The trends are positive, but there’s still room for improvement.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
Policy
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