Rebecca Redelmeier
Climate Reporter/Producer-
Cities like Rome are reeling from tornado damage. A lack of consistent data makes determining tornado trends difficult.
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With anaerobic digesters, farmers can turn manure and food scraps into energy. But some groups say the process presents numerous climate and environmental concerns.
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A thunderstorm Monday evening toppled trees and downed power lines across the Southern Tier. A mobile home park in Montour Falls sustained particularly severe damage.
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The Finger Lakes region faces a particularly high risk of severe thunderstorms and heavy rain.
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A new report shows the state is unlikely to meet its statutory target of obtaining 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
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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.
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A new facility at the Steuben County Landfill converts methane emissions into so-called renewable natural gas. Some environmentalists are concerned about its development.
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Research shows that several days of extreme heat can be particularly dangerous for those who use drugs.
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A climatologist from the Northeast Regional Climate Center explains how climate change plays a role in the current heat wave battering the Southern Tier.
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Environmental groups are calling on the university to halt its plans to develop indoor and outdoor artificial turf fields. The university has said that the material is the only option that meets its needs.