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AIR & ENERGY

October 10, 2006
Groups Urge Mercury Cuts Similar to Neighboring States
September 19, 2006
Study Shows New York State Mercury Pollution More Widespread than Previously Reported
August 31, 2006
Groups, States File Opening Brief in Supreme Court Global Warming Case
 
May 24, 2006
New Report Finds No Evidence Wind Farm Impacts Property Values
April 26, 2006
Clean Energy Funding Safe from Albany Budget Battle, New York State Senate Drops Attempt to Override Governor's Veto
March 20, 2006
New Documentary Provides “Straight Facts” about Wind Power; Film Features Interviews with Wind Farm Neighbors in New York State
March 7, 2006
Dedicated Clean Energy Funds Key to NYS Future Energy Independence, Reducing Air Pollution
February 22, 2006
Pennsylvania Announces Plan to Dramatically Cut Mercury Pollution from Coal Plants: Move Demonstrates That Mercury Cleanup is Doable in New York
January 10, 2006
Out With the Old, In With the Wind! Public Health and Environmental Groups Celebrate New York’s Newest and Largest Wind Farm, Issue Statement of Support for Wind Power Development in New York
December 20, 2005
Northeast Governors Sign Landmark Global Warming Pollution Pact; Bipartisan Emissions Accord is National Model; Has Strong Business, Public Support
November 30, 2005
Economists Say Regional Climate Pact Would Lower New York Consumer Utility Bills; Governors Urged to Resist Mounting Industry Pressure as Final Agreement Nears
October 17, 2005
Environmental Advocates of New York Launches Power Scorecard; Partnership with Pace Law School Energy Project to educate public about electricity choices and pollution impacts
September 20, 2005
New York’s Leaders Should Offer Real Energy Solutions; Investing in efficiency saves consumers money and prevents pollution; Repealing the gas tax doesn’t guarantee savings
August 24, 2005
With Northeastern States Close to Agreement on Regional Global Warming Initiative, Environmental Advocates Urge Swifter, More Targeted Action
July 26, 2005
Northeastern Power Companies Targeted for Disproportionate Global Warming Pollution; NRG Energy, Dynegy Top Two Polluting Companies in the Northeast, Report Shows
July 18, 2005
National Renewable Electricity Standard Can Save New York Consumers $1.5 Billion New Analysis Finds; National Standard Will Provide Economic Boost for Rural Communities
April 8, 2005
Albany Budget Play Puts Clean Energy Investment, High Quality Jobs in Limbo; Businesses, Conservation Groups Urge Pataki and Lawmakers to Fix Problem Measure
March 15, 2005
EPA Finalizes Weaker Mercury Rule Than Proposed; Groups Call on Governor to Protect New Yorkers
November 30, 2004
Diverse Coalition Urges Governor to Clean Up Dangerous Power Plants; Current Level of Emissions Putting the Lives and Health of New Yorkers at Risk
October 18, 2004
Groups Ask Governor to Stand Up To Big Energy and Stand Up For Kids Health
September 22, 2004
Statement of Anne Reynolds, Air and Energy Project Director, Environmental Advocates of New York On the Public Service Commission’s Order Regarding a Retail Renewable Portfolio Standard
September 17, 2004
Environmental Advocates of New York Praises New Jersey Governor McGreevey for Historic Global Warming Action; Environmental group praises decision by RGGI State to Control Carbon Dioxide as a Pollutant
August 25, 2004
Groups Call on Governor to Go For the Gold on Renewable Energy: Mock Relay Race Illustrates the State's Process
June 29, 2004
Environmental Advocates Calls for Rapid Adoption of Renewable Energy Plan
June 9, 2004
New York State is 5th for Premature Deaths from Power Plant Pollution: Interactive Website Shows Health Effects of Power Plant Pollution in Detail
June 3, 2004
Agency Decision Moves New York Closer to 25% Renewable Energy Requirement: Environmental Groups, Renewable Industry Leaders Praise Decision, Call for Swift Approval
May 18, 2004, 2004
Groups Release Action Platform for Cutting Global Warming Pollution; NY’s Carbon Cap Should Achieve Task Force Targets
March 30, 2004
New York Reps. Boehlert, Houghton, Walsh Introduce Innovative Global Warming Bill
February 11, 2004
Groups Encourage Clean and Green Energy
February 4, 2004
New York Wind Purchases Soar as Customers “Catch the Wind”
January 30, 2004
Bush Mercury Pollution Proposal Threatens New York Public Health, Fish and Wildlife
January 28, 2004
Legislators and Governor Urged to Improve Electricity System
January 16, 2004
Gov. Pataki Urged to Follow Corporate Lead on Global Warming
December 10, 2003
US & NY Leading in Global Warming Pollution
September 10, 2003
Groups Present Blackout Prevention Measures: A safe, reliable, and healthful energy policy
August 28, 2003
2002 Worst Smog Season in Recent Years, Outlook Bleak Without Decline In Pollution Levels
August 27, 2003
Statement on Blackout by Christine Vanderlan
July 23, 2003
Statement on Capping Carbon Emissions and Gov. Pataki's Global Warming Initiative
July 10, 2003
Global Warming Policy Briefing: Groups Outline Necessary Action by the Governor
April 25, 2003
Groups to Governor: Heed Report and Cap Carbon from Instate Power Plants
March 28, 2003
Sierra Club and Environmental Advocates of New York Join Congressmen McNulty and Hinchey to Speak Out Against Bush Administration Plan to Weaken Clean Air Laws
March 26, 2003
Statement of Christine Vanderlan, Energy Program Associate, Environmental Advocates of New York on New York's New Acid Rain Rules
February 27, 2003
NY Congressional Delegation Called to Stand Up For Clean Air, Oppose New Bush Air Pollution Plan Introduced in Congress
February 20, 2003
Praise for Attorney General's Plan to Sue Feds on Global Warming; New York Should Cap Carbon from Power Plants also
January 8, 2003
State of the State: Statement of Anne Reynolds, Air and Energy Program Director Environmental Advocates of New York
December 16, 2002
Environmentalists Oppose Article X Extension Without Reform
December 11, 2002
Micropower at the Crossroads: New York Needs Pollution Standards for Small Electric Generators by 2004
November 18, 2002
Global Warming Summit Set for Wednesday, Speakers Include Bill McKibben, Mark Van Putten
October 2, 2002
Albany Area Businesses/Non-Profit Organizations/Residents Join Wind Power Program
July 25, 2002
New York Needs Action On Global Warming
July 3, 2002
Smog Reaches Unhealthy Levels throughout State
June 28, 2002
Group Calls for Global Warming Analysis of Proposed State Highway Impacts
June 11, 2002
Environment, Clean Energy and Public Health Groups Call for Carbon Cap for Power Plants
May 6, 2002
Groups Launch Campaign for State Cap on Carbon Dioxide Emissions
May 3, 2002
Groups to Launch Campaign for State Cap on Carbon Dioxide Emissions
February 22, 2002
Environmental Information to Appear on Electric Bills
February 8, 2002
Seeing the Light: Statement on Governor Pataki's Veto of Light Pollution Bill
December 19, 2001
Coalition Urges Governor to Sign Light Pollution Bill
October 23, 2001
New Science Shows Tough Standard Needed for Adirondack Ecosystems to Recover Within in Our Lifetime: Cuts announced by Governor Pataki two years ago need to be deeper
August 15, 2001
Clean Air Not in the Clear: Bush Administration Backs Off Outright Attack on "New Source Review", But For How Long
June 27, 2001
Replacement of Mercury-Containing devices in the North American Vehicle Fleet
June 20, 2001
Automakers Could Increase Fuel Economy 75 Percent: Existing Technologies Could Raise Fleet Average Over 40 mpg by 2012; Would Save $9.8 Billion Annually, Create 40,000 Auto Jobs, Eliminate Tons of Pollutants
June 6, 2001
POWER PLANTS POUND PEOPLES' HEALTH: Public Health, Environmental Groups Release Report Documenting Health Impact of Air Pollution, Call on Pataki to Seek Tighter Controls on Power Plants
March 26, 2001
New Research Shows Need for Deep Cuts in Sulfur Emissions from Power Plants
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