From reviews and recommendations of the best parks on Long Island to visit, to insights about the local eco-system and local forecast updates, we've got what you'll want to know about nature, local environmentental issues, and Long Island weather right here.
By Amy Gernon December 12, 2012
A coalition of seven states led by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman notified the EPA that it intends to file a suit in federal court against the agency for not setting methane emission standards ...
By Robert Ottone December 08, 2012
Eastenders convey to tackle mounting erosion issue.
By Robert Ottone December 06, 2012
Relief workers taking part in Hurricane Sandy cleanup might suffer from health hazards later on.
By Vickie Moller December 06, 2012
New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaWalle, Chairman of the New York State Senate Committee on Higher Education said that technologies being developed at Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory may hold the solution ...
By Amy Gernon December 05, 2012
Typhoon Bopha, which has left hundreds of thousands of people homeless after it stormed across the Philippines this week, puts the spotlight on devastating storms as world leaders begin to wrap up climate change negotiations ...
By Vickie Moller December 04, 2012
As part of its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership, Hofstra University announced that it has increased its purchase of green power
By Eric Anderson December 04, 2012
Four significant scientific discoveries were made last week.
By Amy Gernon December 03, 2012
Two Long Island hikers were rescued from Slide Mountain in the Catskills on Sunday.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 03, 2012
“Gasland” filmmaker Josh Fox uses “Occupy Sandy” to send a message about inequality and the damaging effects of pollution.
By Lyndsay McCabe December 01, 2012
Horseshoe crab harvesting will end at midnight on December 1, as harvesting rates have already surpassed the annual quota of 150,000 crabs.
By Amy Gernon December 01, 2012
A study published Thursday in the journal Science links polar ice melt and rising sea levels.
By Lyndsay McCabe November 29, 2012
The DEC has ordered a cease-and-desist letter to remove water-damaged cars from the habitat of the endangered tiger salamander and short-eared owl in Calverton.
By Amy Gernon November 26, 2012
Don't miss out on this Cyber Monday offered by the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation: 2013 Empire Passports for only $40!
By Carrie B. November 19, 2012
The longer these breaches are left unrepaired, the larger they will become, which will result in them being more expensive and difficult to repair.
By Robert Ottone November 15, 2012
A potential Civil War-era cargo ship unearthed by hurricane Sandy has been found near Davis Park.
By Cait Russell November 12, 2012
Some NYS Parks Remain Closed Due to Extensive Damage Caused by Sandy, and the subsequent Nor'easter that hit the area. Here's the latest update from NYS.
By Amy Gernon November 12, 2012
Hurricane Sandy continues to inflict harm upon Long Island's waterways, from the introduction of partially treated sewage to oil and gasoline spills.
By Cait Russell November 09, 2012
As we begin to recover from Hurricane Sandy, there are many ways that you can help LI to rebuild in the wake of the largest storm to ever hit the North East.
By Cait Russell November 08, 2012
Almost two weeks after Hurricane Sandy, Long Island is still experiencing a gas shortage, and will now be subject to fuel rationing measures.
By Cait Russell November 07, 2012
Over 150k Long Islanders are still without power as Nor'easter progresses, promising 3-4 inches of snow.