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Richard Chandler, director of business development for BP Wind Energy North America, gives a presentation on the proposed Cape Vincent Wind Farm project at a firehouse in Three Mile Bay. Photo: Joanna Richards
BP to push forward with Cape Vincent wind project
Apr 19, 2013 — Earlier this month, energy company BP announced its entire renewables division was up for sale. At a recent public meeting on the proposed Cape Vincent Wind Farm, a BP official confirmed the company will push ahead with the development anyway, and local leaders vowed to hire experts to help them fight the project. Go to full article
Farmers and foodies say fracking's a threat
Apr 15, 2013 — Farmers and foodies are urging Governor Cuomo to ban hydraulic fracturing in New York State right away. The groups argue fracking is a threat to the state's agricultural viability. Go to full article
Report: NY's energy could near 100% renewable by 2030
Apr 15, 2013 — A recent study from Cornell and Stanford universities outlines a scenario that would see New York State generating all its energy from renewable sources by year 2030.
Cornell University Professor Tony Ingraffea co-authored the study. The basic question researchers considered was whether New York could do without energy from fossil fuels in the near future. The answer, he says, is yes. Go to full article
Cornell University Professor Tony Ingraffea co-authored the study. The basic question researchers considered was whether New York could do without energy from fossil fuels in the near future. The answer, he says, is yes. Go to full article
Schumer lobbies to make NY's dams safer
Apr 12, 2013 — U.S. Senator Charles Schumer says the North Country has 180 hazardous dams, including 24 in St. Lawrence County, 11 in Herkimer, and 7 in Lewis County. He's pushing for more... Go to full article
What's holding up NY's fracking decision
Apr 12, 2013 — Governor Cuomo's health commissioner is expected to release a health report on hydraulic fracturing soon, at least according to a timetable announced in late February. But... Go to full article
VT, NY weigh in on proposed natural gas pipeline
Mar 27, 2013 — A proposed natural gas pipeline from Vermont to the International Paper Mill in Ticonderoga, New York, has some Vermont residents up in arms.
But International... Go to full article
But International... Go to full article
Would Quebec-NYC power line benefit North Country?
Beauharnois, QC, Mar 25, 2013 — The Champlain Hudson Power Express is a proposed underground transmission line that could supply New York City with hydropower generated in Quebec. But opponents say the line... Go to full article
Can an old coal plant adapt to the new energy market?
Dunkirk, NY, Mar 21, 2013 — This week, reporters from the Innovation Trail are taking a look at the pieces of New York State's complex... Go to full article
Can green tech be competitive with NYS "green bank?"
Syracuse, NY, Mar 20, 2013 — Late last year, the Cuomo administration laid out its agenda to address New York's future energy requirements. The plan needs to address a range of issues including energy... Go to full article
Will Cuomo blueprint solve NY's energy puzzle?
Albany, NY, Mar 19, 2013 — Late last year, the Cuomo administration laid out its agenda to address New York's future energy requirements. All this week, reporters from the Innovation Trail are putting... Go to full article
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