Environment
Read Newsday's coverage on water quality, global warming, wildlife, coastal ecosystems, PFAS, nitrogen pollution and more.
Webb telescope detects a possible signature of life on a distant world
A distant planet's atmosphere shows signs of molecules that on Earth are associated only with biological activity, a possible signal of life on what is suspected to be a watery world, according to a report.
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Shellfishing still suspended in Port Jefferson Harbor1m read
RFK Jr. says 'highly likely' Lyme disease came from Plum Island. Why scientists say it's impossible.6m read
NY won't alter climate change policies despite Trump order, officials say3m read
'Luck of the draw': How the 106th rescue wing defended their base against Westhampton wildfire6m read
Webb telescope detects a possible signature of life on a distant world6m read
Shellfishing still suspended in Port Jefferson Harbor1m read
RFK Jr. says 'highly likely' Lyme disease came from Plum Island. Why scientists say it's impossible.6m read
NY won't alter climate change policies despite Trump order, officials say3m read
'Luck of the draw': How the 106th rescue wing defended their base against Westhampton wildfire6m read
Making a home for bats, with hopes of cutting down on Nassau's mosquito population2m read
After flood renovations, Smithtown Library branch to partially reopen2m read
EPA ban, phaseout on TCE, cancer-causing chemical found on LI, partially stalled by industry litigation5m read
Zeldin highlights economic, environmental balance as EPA head2m read
'We're not going to regulate industries out of existence'
'Before we all drop dead'
Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing
Don't abandon solar energy tax credits2m read
Southampton OKs plan to discontinue sand mines2m read
Town's new tree policy makes it easier to remove dangerous or diseased trees3m read
$3B cable designed for wind energy needed for grid reliability, backers say3m read
Leaves are budding early on LI. How it can disrupt relationships in nature.4m read
Composting program now in force in NYC2m read
Prom dresses, tuxedos given away at Suffolk police academy2m read
LIPA told that rate of serious injuries to PSEG workers has increased2m read
Year after 4.8 magnitude earthquake rattled LI, seismic activity continues near epicenter4m read
Wall Street will regret helping the world burn4m read
Construction company owners found liable for illegal dumping at Clemente Park 2m read
Liberty Utilities sues Northrop Grumman, Navy to reimburse for cleanup costs1m read
Long Islanders' Favorites
Carmelo Anthony visiting LI Saturday to promote new cannabis brand at Strain Stars1m read
Comedian Tom Kelly turns to social media to reunite Syosset grad with lost diploma2m read
'A disaster for the food world': Grocers of imported goods concerned about prospect of tariffs5m read
Top Stories
From $500 cleanups to $2,500 sprinklers, here's what spring maintenance could cost3m read
Empire Wind to install rock layer to stabilize turbines off Long Beach2m read
Cherry blossom trees poised to bloom1m read
Partial solar eclipse will be visible on LI early Saturday, experts say2m read
Soil sampling begins at Bethpage Community Park3m read
Oyster Bay extends shellfishing moratorium1m read
