Environment
Read Newsday's coverage on water quality, global warming, wildlife, coastal ecosystems, PFAS, nitrogen pollution and more.
Majority of NYers say energy affordability more important now, poll finds
New Yorkers are split on whether the state should continue to use fossil fuels or restrict usage in an effort to combat climate change, Siena poll finds.
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How Suffolk is taming the southern pine beetle2m read
The next pope will help decide the planet's fate2m read
Air pollution report gives Suffolk mixed grades2m read
2 face charges of illegal dumping in, near pine barrens3m read
Majority of NYers say energy affordability more important now, poll finds2m read
How Suffolk is taming the southern pine beetle2m read
The next pope will help decide the planet's fate2m read
Air pollution report gives Suffolk mixed grades2m read
2 face charges of illegal dumping in, near pine barrens3m read
Long Islanders do their 'small part' to clean up the environment on Earth Day amid a 'challenging time'2m read
What to tell students about Earth's future2m read
Dolphin swimming in Freeport canal being monitored
Boaters beware: Take safety course or face $250 fine2m 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
After flood renovations, Smithtown Library branch to partially reopen2m read
Making a home for bats, with hopes of cutting down on Nassau's mosquito population2m 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'
Into the fire with the 106th Rescue Wing
'Before we all drop dead'
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
Long Islanders' Favorites
Suffolk ordered to refund $25M in taxes to South Shore Mall, shifting burden to taxpayers
The mall's assessment was cut from a high of nearly $412 million to $96.8 million for the 2024-25 tax year.
MSG's Breen upset that RSNs won't air NBA playoffs in new TV deal2m read
See what single-family homes sold on LI last month
Barry Williams shares secrets about 'The Brady Bunch'3m read
Top Stories
$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
