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President Biden has his work cut out for him

We will need years, if not decades, to unravel and repair the damage that President Trump has done to the nation with his politics and policies. more

1/21/21

Why returning to the Paris accord is good for L.I.

President-elect Joseph Biden recently committed to re-entering the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit carbon dioxide emissions worldwide, which President Trump pulled the U.S. out of in June 2017. more

12/3/20

The supermarket is selling 99-cent reusable canvas bags, as well as reusable insulated bags. The ban will take effect on Sunday.

Rockville Centre businesses prepare for plastic bag ban

Retailers in Rockville Centre are preparing for a plastic bag ban that goes into effect statewide on Sunday. more

By Melissa Koenig and Briana Bonfiglio | 2/27/20

Rebecca Weissman, president of CARE Club, delivered 100 pounds of paper to Grenelefe Recyclers on Hampton Road. Oceanside High School’s students and staff recycled the paper during midterms week last month.

Oceanside High School recycles 100 pounds of paper during midterms week

“We already tackled water,” said Rebecca Weissman, Oceanside High School’s CARE Club president. “So now we’re on to paper.” more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 2/13/20

Nassau should take the Climate Smart Pledge

The greatest long-term threat to Nassau County may not be property taxes. It’s likely the climate crisis. That’s why we were surprised that the county hasn’t signed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Pledge. more

11/8/19

On energy, New York’s head is in the sand

Climate change skeptics are often urged by climate change believers to “follow the science” when it comes to whether our climate is changing. That’s a fair proposition, but . . . more

10/18/19

Members of C.A.R.E. collected plastic bottles every Friday during the 2018-19 school year. By exchanging them for cash, they bought a water filling station for the high school hallway.

Oceanside High School club C.A.R.E. protects the planet, educates about climate change

In her sophomore year at Oceanside High School, Rebecca Weissman learned about climate change in earth science class. That lesson sparked something in her that could impact the community for years to come. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 10/10/19

South Side High School students Taire Dan, left, Leanna Genorese, Savanna May, Maggie McGrath, Kerrin Cleary and Sophia DeBraccio created posters to raise awareness about

South Side High School joins the climate strike

Young people worldwide rallied against climate change — and for their futures — on Sept. 20, and Rockville Centre teens were no exception. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 9/26/19

On energy, U.S. should develop all sources

In a little-reported but major milestone, the United States recently became the No. 1 oil producer in the world. Despite the usual outcries of naysayers and enviro-alarmists . . . more

8/9/19

New York leads on climate crisis

With the passage in the State Legislature of the most aggressive bill addressing climate change in the country, and a vow by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week to sign it into law, New York is poised to take the lead in the fight against the world’s climate crisis. more

7/5/19

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