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To learn more about the proposed thresholds and how they could affect policy in New York, WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas Willard spoke with Rob Hayes, Director of Clean Water at Environmental Advocates NY.
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Discussion and debate continue regarding the Dunn Dump in the city of Rensselaer.
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Senator Gillibrand on Wednesday announced the PFAS Firefighter Protection Act. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee, a fellow Democrat, is introducing a companion bill in the House.
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State health and environmental officials provided an update on an ongoing investigation into PFAS contamination to Poestenkill residents Thursday night.
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As 2021 heads toward its conclusion, Governor Hochul faces a public health decision deadline. Under New York State law, legislation that was approved during the 2021 legislative session must be sent to the governor for her approval by the end of the calendar year. Nearly 900 bills were approved by both houses of the Legislature during the 2021 legislative session and this week many bills moved to the governor’s desk for her consideration.
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The Albany County Legislature has unanimously passed a resolution targeting PFAS chemicals.
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Activists are calling on the New York state Department of Environmental Conservation to deny the renewal of Norlite's air toxics and hazardous waste…
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A federally-funded study is examining the human health effects of PFAS exposure. The University at Albany and New York State Department of Health are…
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Three companies blamed for the pollution of water supplies in and around the Rensselaer County village of Hoosick Falls have agreed to pay $65 million to…